Assistant Principal, Kings Langley Public School

Kings Langley Public School is a well-resourced school within the Quakers Hill Principals’ network of schools. It has an enrolment of 602 students, 29% of which come from a Language background other than English, forming 23 classes from Kindergarten to Year 6.

The school has an enthusiastic and dedicated staff who are passionate about delivering high quality teaching and learning programs in conjunction with a diverse range of extra-curricular opportunities for students.

The hard-working and dedicated P&C support the school through the operation of the Uniform Shop and Canteen, as well as running a number of highly successful fundraising endeavours, which helps to further resource the school.

The school community values academic achievement as well as skills in physical, social and cultural pursuits. The school is well equipped with technology and continues to develop teacher pedagogy in line with flexible learning spaces.

A proud member of the Blacktown Learning Community, collegial and collaborative partnerships are at the forefront of the Kings Langley Public School ethos. Please visit https://kingslangl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Selection Criteria

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

• Proven ability to lead the implementation of high quality, differentiated and innovative literacy and numeracy programs based on evidence-based practices and effective assessment and data analysis.
• Capacity to balance exemplary classroom teaching practice with the complexities of a leadership role, including the demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire teachers of all experience levels.
• Proven ability to positively contribute to a whole school approach to wellbeing which promotes inclusivity, high expectations and engagement for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership team, strategically planning, leading, and monitoring initiatives and applying evaluative practices to drive continuous improvement.

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 policies

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.

From 8 November 2021 all Department of Education employees undertaking relevant work, including any work conducted on a NSW school site, will be required to meet mandatory double vaccination requirements against COVID-19.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to meet mandatory double vaccination requirements prior to the Department of Education finalising the appointment of the candidate and entry on duty.

Further information on the Department’s COVID-19 response is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.