Assistant Principal

At Narrabeen North Public School, our professional learning culture is both strong and dynamic, enriched by a mix of early career and experienced teachers supported by a high performing executive team. We pride ourselves on working in a collaborative and engaging primary school setting, where student growth and performance are at the heart of all we do.

With an enrolment of 580 students and room for continued growth, our school is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment. Through our Narrabeen Elanora Students and Teachers (NEST) collaboration, we engage in evidence-informed professional learning that focuses on improving teacher quality and advancing best practice in teaching and leadership.

Narrabeen North Public School is seeking a passionate and experienced educational leader to join our high-performing and well-established Executive Team. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative and engaging primary school setting, where student growth and performance are at the heart of all we do. Our Executive Team sets the standard for upholding the values of NSW public education at all times and is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and student-centred community.

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary

• Demonstrated capacity and experience in balancing exemplary classroom practice and the coordination of the complex leadership and management role of an Assistant Principal
• Proven ability to lead with integrity and develop strong collaborative teams characterised by high levels of collective efficacy, relational trust and psychological safety that enable students to benefit from the combined knowledge and expertise of the team
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in using evidence-based and data-informed practices to drive continuous improvement, with a focus on growth for all students
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to whole school wellbeing and behaviour management processes, drawing on a restorative approach to support staff and students to connect, succeed and thrive

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

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

Applicants seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.