Position Information Sans Souci Public School is a vibrant K-6 school located in southern Sydney within the Kogarah Network. The school has an enrolment of 555 students, including 12 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students and 69% of students from a non-English speaking background. An Inclusive Education Unit of 3 classes has been established in 2024. Excellent academic programs, highly-trained and dedicated staff, a proactive community and a well-resourced physical environment offer our students the very best opportunities to excel. There is a strong focus on inclusive education, positive student and staff wellbeing, underpinning a culture of continuous improvement. The school has a well-established community language program and offers rich extra-curricular opportunities for students that further support learning and wellbeing in an inclusive environment. The school encourages respectful relationships and relational trust which has strengthened partnerships between school and home. The school continues to work on further developing a culture of high expectations, where feedback is a valued tool for continuous development. The school's aim is to embed evaluative practices that are regular, responsive and systematic that will drive future direction and school improvement. Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary Demonstrated capacity and experience in balancing exemplary classroom practice and 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. A proactive leader with demonstrated expertise in leading inclusive curriculum implementation, driven by a focus on evidence-based and data-informed practice. 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. General Selection Criteria 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 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 ( dandidet.nsw.edu.au ) 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 .
