Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction
7 days ago
**Position Information**:
Russell Vale Public School is a personal, family-oriented, community-focussed primary school located within picturesque parklands in the northern suburbs of Wollongong. Established in 1954, it has a proud tradition of academic, cultural, creative and sporting programs and achievements. Enrolments are currently at 280 students structured into 11 classes with 21 EAL/D and 10 Aboriginal students. The teaching staff are experienced and work collaboratively to set high expectations for all students. A focus on explicit and effective teaching practices, coupled with a differentiated curriculum that is research and evidence-based drives student improvement. Embedded reflection on practice and engagement in ongoing high impact professional learning is integral to our pursuit of quality teaching practices.
The Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction position is a leadership role dedicated to ensuring that literacy and numeracy knowledge and skills are embedded in curriculum and assessment; high quality teaching practices are enhanced; and the capabilities of middle leaders are strengthened in literacy and numeracy instruction. It shares the broader educational imperatives of the Assistant Principal position but with an explicit focus on the leadership of effective, evidence-based literacy and numeracy teaching and assessment practices for improved student learning outcomes across the curriculum.
The Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction provides high support and guidance to enhance teacher growth and development in literacy and numeracy and strengthens schoolwide instructional capabilities across the curriculum for middle and senior leaders.
**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria;
- Implementation of evidence-informed literacy and numeracy practices to improve teaching, learning and assessment across the curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated, high-impact professional learning that ensures the continual development and growth of teacher expertise in the teaching of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to plan, teach and evaluate the impact of evidence-informed teaching strategies for improved student outcomes in literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.
- Strategic skills to strengthen the capabilities of teachers and leaders to progress schoolwide literacy and numeracy priorities through effective collaboration.
**General Selection Criteria**:
- Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
- Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
- Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
- Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies.
**Conditions**:
This is a permanent part-time position for four days per week 0.8FTE (Full-time equivalent).
**Special Notes**:
Information about the Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction positions in the department is available here.
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