Assistant Principal (0.8FTE), Georges Hall Public School

Georges Hall Public School is a P3 school with an enrolment of over 750 students and a community that has high expectations. It is located in South Western Sydney in a low density residential zone in the Bankstown Local Government area.

The school is set in expansive grounds serving an increasingly diverse, urban population. Currently over 88% of our students come from a language background other than English.

The school has an ongoing commitment to the development and delivery of quality teaching and learning programs, with an emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy.

This is achieved through a solid, strategic professional development plan for all teaching staff. The integration of technology into all areas of teaching and learning helps create a rich, engaging learning environment for students. A

n Opportunity Class in Stage 3 and a strong focus on differentiation supports gifted and talented students. Strong analysis of internal and external data sources is an essential part of school evaluation and planning processes.

In 2020 a Support Unit with 3 classes was also established at the school. Georges Hall Public School is a happy and caring school community.

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

• 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

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 finalizing 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

This is a permanent part-time position for four days per week 0.8FTE (Full-time equivalent).

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