Assistant Principal

Overview

Location: Regional NSW

Advertisement Number: A900147644

Number of Positions: 1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $164,024.00. This position attracts a base salary of $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name: Barham Public School

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone: 0422605946

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date: 15-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category: TCH Other

Organisation: Teaching Service

Position Information

Barham Public School is located on the banks of the Murray River in southwest NSW and has a growing student population of 165 children, drawn from the township and surrounding area. Our enrolment includes a small, stable population of First Nation students and students with language backgrounds other than English. Respect, responsibility and initiative are our core school values as we aspire to achieve high engagement and exceptional progress in student wellbeing and achievement.

The school is well resourced and benefits from a supportive parent body and dedicated staff who are committed to providing a quality education across all key learning areas. Improving the literacy and numeracy skills of each student is a priority and teachers continue to learn how to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students through explicit teaching. We aspire to engage students in a broad range of experiences that strengthen our connections to local organisations.

Responsibilities and Selection Criteria

Specific Selection Criteria: In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with a demonstrated ability to balance exemplary classroom practice with school leadership responsibilities, including leading initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and driving strategic improvement aligned with the School Excellence Plan. Strong instructional leadership to oversee stage and contribute to whole school evidence-based teaching and learning programs with a focus on shared professional growth, to positively impact on student learning outcomes. Proven ability to lead with integrity and emotional intelligence, fostering authentic connections and collaborative partnerships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community to enhance learning and wellbeing across the school.

General Selection Criteria

1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department/'s Aboriginal education policy

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

NOTE: This position is due to commence Term 1 2026, 3rd February 2026.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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