Assistant Principal

Strathfield North Public School, enrolment of 520 students, including 72% from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. This includes 3 Inclusive Classes for students on the Autism Spectrum.

All students have the opportunity to learn one of 3 community languages: Chinese, Italian, or Korean. We take pride in our small group of Aboriginal students, who contribute to the diversity of our school community.

Strathfield North offers students a range of programs to support both their academic, physical and creative growth. There are various sporting programs including (PSSA). Creative and Performing Arts is also offered through Wakakirri, choirs, music, dance, Art Pod, public speaking and debating. The school prioritises the explicit teaching of resilience and problem-solving strategies via The Anxiety Project and Zones of Regulation.

Our wider school community is proactive and supported by a Parent and Citizens Association.

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

Experience in balancing exemplary classroom practice and coordination of the complex leadership and management role of an Assistant Principal.

Strong instructional leadership to oversee stage and contribute to whole school evidence-based teaching and learning programs with a focus on shared professional growth, to positively impact on student learning outcomes.

A visible leader with the ability to demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and outstanding interpersonal skills to initiate, build and strengthen positive partnerships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.

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.