Assistant Principal

4 days ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Ultimo Public School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and holistic student development.

Situated on the southern fringe of the Sydney central business district, we currently serve 491 wonderfully diverse students (77% English as an Additional Language or Dialect). We prioritise innovation in education and progressive teaching methods, empowering both educators and students while nurturing a sense of belonging and participation. Our personalised approach to learning, combined with a culture of high expectations and collaboration, supports effective classroom practice, enabling students to become reflective, resilient, and confident learners.

Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff maintain high expectations for every student, with a focus on instructional leadership that supports explicit teaching across the school. Teaching and learning programs are responsive to data, and our Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction provide ongoing support to all staff. We believe in continuous professional growth, offering extensive opportunities for development and collaboration among colleagues.

Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that every voice is valued, creating a supportive environment where diversity thrives. At Ultimo Public School, we place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, with a range of programs and initiatives.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary:

- Ability to lead and evaluate the implementation of evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs using data driven processes, ensuring the provision of quality, differentiated teaching and learning.
- Demonstrated high level experience in providing differentiated support and mentorship for a diverse staff whilst balancing the dual role of classroom teacher and a member of the executive team.
- A visible and approachable leader with outstanding organisation, communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build trusting and genuine relationships with students, staff and the broader community.

**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**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education


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