Assistant Principal

6 days ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Narara Public School (NPS) has a strong and rich heritage dating back over 130 years. The school was established in 1889, relocating to the present-day location on Newling Street, Lisarow in 1998. NPS pays respect and acknowledges that it is on Aboriginal land. The school has strong links with the Cooinda Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).

NPS has a student population of 380 students, with 6% from Aboriginal heritage and 3% from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school consists of 14 mainstream classes, 2 multi-categorical classes and an Early Intervention class. In total the school has 17 classes in 2024.

NPS is an active member of the Valley schools Learning Community and has a genuine partnership with the school's Parent & Citizens (P&C) Association, ensuring the school is well positioned in supporting quality outcomes for all students.

Our school continues to focus on the quality of student outcomes in literacy, numeracy and engagement and offers a broad range of extra-curricular experiences including performing arts, band, cultural groups, leadership, sport, environmental education and a number of academic pursuits.

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

1. Demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of high-quality literacy and numeracy programs based on data, expert curriculum knowledge and evidence informed practices.

2. Evidence of outstanding interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain trusting connections with the school, the wider community, and local networks to enhance and inspire a positive and cohesive school culture.

3. Ability to lead and build the capacity of teachers to enhance and maximise student learning, wellbeing, and engagement.

4. Proven capacity to work as part of the executive team and effectively balance the dual roles of an exemplary teacher and the complex responsibilities of an Assistant Principal.

**General Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary:
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**:
This is a permanent part-time position of 4 days per week, 0.8FTE (full time equivalent).

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