Principal Level P2

1 week ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Government Full time

**Position Information**:
Beresfield Public School is located in between Maitland and Newcastle and has an enrolment of approximately 300 students. Beresfield offers a full and varied curriculum which includes the core key learning areas, sport, performing arts, technology and values education. In addition to 11 mainstream classes the school has 3 support classes for students with multi-categorical disabilities from the wider local area. The school buildings, built over time since the establishment of the original school in 1883, are situated on land enclosed by four roads.

Before and after school care is offered on the school site. There is active involvement by many parents/caregivers, especially through the school's P&C, and an alliance with the Maitland AECG. A significant number of students come from families with a low socio-economic background and approximately 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. Beresfield Public School prides itself on being an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Students experience quality literacy and numeracy programs from Kindergarten to Year 6. Beresfield Public School is proud of its outstanding staff who work closely with parents and the wider community to offer the best level of education. The community aspirations for the students of Beresfield are to develop the holistic child, through a sense of belonging, resilience and contentment, in order to equip them for maximum opportunities in later life.

The school is currently refining teaching and learning practices and adopting effective teaching with consistency across the school. Beresfield Public School is working with the Hunter Network of schools to implement Explicit Teaching pedagogy that will provide explicit guidance accompanied by practice, scaffolded support and feedback for all students. High Expectations are also consistent in all learning spaces across the school, and the delivery of High Potential and Gifted Education is a school priority.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive school culture that ensures equity in access to all aspects of school life for all students.

2. Proven ability to strengthen community ties and enhance parent involvement, coupled with a strong focus on promoting student wellbeing and supporting the emotional and social needs of all students.

3. Proven capability to inspire and lead a team of educators, translating visionary educational goals into practical strategies and actions that drive school-wide success, with a particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy.

**General Selection Criteria**:
1. High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education

2. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs

3. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community

4. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning

5. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning

6. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:

- Classification Structure for Principals:_

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