Assistant Principal - Hillvue Public SchoolHillvue Public School is situated in the regional centre of Tamworth. It is a Connected Communities school with an emphasis on innovation, opportunity and success. Planning within the school is aligned to the key deliverables of the strategy. The school employs a variety of staffing and services to cater for the students' needs. The school proudly connects closely with its community, valuing their aspirations and cultural identity.Assistant principals are critical to ensuring the success of teaching and learning by promoting an inclusive and enabling culture. They lead learning, build capabilities and provide support for their team members. Their role is characterised by their educational expertise, their ability to effectively lead teams, and their strategic leadership. They are responsive to the changing circumstances specific to their students, teachers, school and community. Assistant principals contribute to the school's strategic vision, which is aligned to the department's NSW Public Education Plan. They work as part of a team with the principal, executive team, staff and community to develop and facilitate a positive school culture. They are collaborative, collegial and empathetic leaders who work closely with others to create and sustain the conditions in which the values of public education flourish.Selection CriteriaDemonstrated high capacity to work closely with the principal and executive team to embed explicit teaching practices and rigorous use of data and evidence to drive student outcomes.Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills to consult and enhance partnerships with all stakeholders to support inclusive learning and wellbeing of students, staff and families.Demonstrated capacity to lead, mentor and develop the skills of a team of experienced and early career teachers in achieving a culture of continuous improvement and collegiality whilst showing a knowledge of and commitment to relevant Department policies including the Connected Communities Strategy along with the Key Deliverables and the NSW Public Education Plan.Proven to be a visible and approachable leader who has strong organisational skills to balance exemplary classroom teaching practice with the complexities and demands of the leadership role of an assistant principal.General Selection CriteriaSuccessful 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 policy.ConditionsAn 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.Special NotesApplicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.About the NSW Department of EducationThe 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.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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