Assistant Principal

4 days ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Merrylands Public School, with 625 students (including 9 Aboriginal students) serves a diverse school community with 95% of students from EAL/D backgrounds and 15% with refugee experiences. We have 23 mainstream classes and five Support Classes which cater for students with mild/moderate intellectual disability and Autism. The school has a well established student wellbeing approach and embraces the Real Schools restorative practices methodology to support students and strengthen teacher capacity. Teachers collaborate with APC&I's, AP's, intervention and EAL/D teachers and SLSO's to promote the development of each child; supporting academic growth, social/emotional growth and personal excellence across the curriculum. Students access extra-curricular activities in sport, creative and performing arts, debating and cultural activities. Support Unit students also access a range of inclusive sport and therapy programs across the year. The school has strong positive partnerships across the school community to promote the best outcomes for our students. We are committed to an inclusive school culture that is safe, respectful and responsible.

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

1. Demonstrated capacity to lead innovation and change, while balancing the roles of an exemplary classroom teacher and leader, with a focus on literacy and numeracy.

2. Highly developed interpersonal skills which focus on collaboration, inclusion and effective communication that builds positive, authentic relationships with all members of the school community.

3. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership team; strategically planning, leading and monitoring initiatives through coaching and mentoring to drive continuous improvement.

4. Ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for, with a demonstrated capacity to lead and inspire quality teaching practices to enhance student wellbeing and engagement.

**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**:
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