Assistant Principal - Northlakes Public SchoolNSW Department of Education – Newcastle NSW
Northlakes Public School is committed to providing a high quality education in a nurturing, inclusive and collaborative learning environment where high expectations are held in order to challenge students and encourage continuous improvement for all.
Northlakes Public School has a current enrolment of 336 students including 22% being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 8% of students identifying as being from a language background other than English. The school has 13 mainstream classes as well as a Special Education Support Unit comprising of four classes catering for students with moderate to high support needs.
By increasing student engagement and sense of belonging and developing authentic partnerships, we believe all students can become successful learners and achieve their potential. Our passionate and dedicated staff are committed to providing individualised, evidence informed teaching practice to build strong foundations for academic success for every student.
Position Information Northlakes Public School is committed to providing a high quality education in a nurturing, inclusive and collaborative learning environment where high expectations are held in order to challenge students and encourage continuous improvement for all.
Northlakes Public School has a current enrolment of 336 students including 22% being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 8% of students identifying as being from a language background other than English. The school has 13 mainstream classes as well as a Special Education Support Unit comprising of four classes catering for students with moderate to high support needs.
By increasing student engagement and sense of belonging and developing authentic partnerships, we believe all students can become successful learners and achieve their potential. Our passionate and dedicated staff are committed to providing individualised, evidence informed teaching practice to build strong foundations for academic success for every student.
Selection Criteria Demonstrated capacity and experience in balancing exemplary classroom practice and coordination of the complex leadership role of an Assistant Principal.Demonstrated ability to lead, model and implement evidence informed practices, with a focus on high expectations to ensure the continuous improvements of outcomes for all students.Proven ability to strengthen a dynamic and responsive school-wide approach to student inclusion, wellbeing, attendance and behaviour management processes enabling every student to thrive.Demonstrated capacity to build authentic connections and collaboration with students, staff, parents and the community to strengthen educational partnerships that improve student outcomes. 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 policy. Conditions 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.
Special Notes 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.
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