Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction

**Position Information**:
Mount Druitt Public School is a student-centred school where the development of strong partnerships with parents/carers and the broader community are actively encouraged and valued. The school has an enrolment of 590 students, 4% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 79% from a language background other than English. A balanced, comprehensive curriculum catering for differences in achievement and ability is provided to students. Effective literacy and numeracy programs are complemented by co-curricular programs in the Arts and sport. Special Education Classes (1x Early Intervention class and 2x Multi-categorical classes) and a Department Preschool are integral to the school’s inclusive and student-focused culture.

Mount Druitt Public School has a highly committed and professional staff, ranging from early career through to highly experienced. The executive team plays a significant role to ensure quality programs are delivered to students by highly skilled teachers. Parents and the community value education and opportunities for student leadership. The school’s P&C complements the educational and cultural experiences at the school and beyond. Mount Druitt Public School is highly regarded as a strong community-based school and shares a positive partnership with other schools in the area.

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**:
**Special Notes**:
Information about the Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction positions in the department is available here.

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