Assistant Principal Curriculum And Instruction

**Position Information**:
John Purchase Public School, situated in Cherrybrook, in north-western Sydney, has a diverse population of 625 students, currently in 25 classes. 77% of families are from 26 non-English speaking backgrounds, predominantly Chinese and Indian. The school provides strong academic foundations and has established an excellent reputation within the community for its quality teaching programs, breadth of extracurricular opportunities, dedicated teachers and outstanding student outcomes. The school's vision, 'Empowering learners today, for tomorrow' and expectations of respect, responsibility and to aspire, underpin our everyday practices. Specialist programs offered include high potential and gifted education classes, reading and numeracy support, English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) and support teachers for learning. Extracurricular activities include dance troupes, choir, band, public speaking and sporting opportunities. The parent community is actively involved; supportive of their children's growth, attainment and wellbeing, keen to be kept informed of student progress and have high aspirations for their children's success. We believe in fostering students' joy and curiosity in learning, within a caring, inclusive and supportive environment.

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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