Deputy Principal Primary K-6

**Position Information**:
Queanbeyan Public School, established in 1864, is the most historic school in Queanbeyan. The school community is diverse, welcoming students from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. 21% of the school population identifies as EAL/D.

The school has a deep commitment to Aboriginal Education including ongoing reconciliation actions. It maintains a collaborative partnership wit the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and consults with the Aboriginal community.

We currently have an enrolment of 540 students. Our staff includes over 50 (full time equivalent) teachers and support staff.

The staff have a diversity of skills and experiences with a commitment to ongoing evidence based professional learning. We strive for excellence in teaching that provides a consistent, relevant, challenging and diverse curriculum for all learners. The Coolamon is representative of the school's connection with the Ngunnawal people. The Coolamon was traditionally used to carry most precious possessions, including infants. It is symbolic of the school's role in caring for and carrying the aspirations of each child in the school community. Student wellbeing is a priority and we ensure that every student is known, valued and cared for with targeted initiatives to achieve this outcome. Queanbeyan Public School is dynamic and diverse, serving a culturally and linguistically diverse community.

Queanbeyan Public School and its community form a strong partnership. The school has a partnership with a "Schools as Community Centres" facility that is sited on school grounds. The Parents and Citizens association is a very supportive and active part of the school community. Parents and teachers work together to support students to be responsible, respectful and resilient individuals.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary
- Demonstrated effective and approachable leader with strong interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills with strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead and manage daily school operations.
- Demonstrated resilience and established leadership skills that support the management and promotion of student inclusion, engagement and connectedness with learning, through highly developed wellbeing practices that inspire participation and school engagement.
- Outstanding instructional leadership with a focus on genuine relationships to lead conversations that influence quality teaching and learning structures to enhance a culture of high expectations, collaborative practice, and ongoing strategic school improvement
- Exceptional ability to initiate and foster genuine collaborative partnerships across the school to enhance educational outcomes through building authentic connections with students, staff, parents, carers and the wider community

**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 policies

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education