Assistant Principal - Bass Hill Public School

Job Reference 0000B84X
Closing date April 15, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location 611 Hume Hwy, Bass Hill 2197 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Amiee Jahshan
0401 960 997

About this job

Position Information

Bass Hill Public School is a dynamic school, delivering primary education from preschool to Year 6, with three classes for students with additional learning support needs. Bass Hill Public School is located in the inner south west of metropolitan Sydney, and was established in 1923. Bass Hill Public School has a proud history of public education, designing learning to meet the needs of our students. With a team of highly committed teachers and support staff, the specific needs of our students are met in a safe and responsive learning environment. Cultural diversity is our greatest asset, enriching the social and educational experiences of students, teachers and the school community. Students from non–English speaking (85%) and English speaking backgrounds, come together with a strong sense of identity and partnership. Students experience opportunity, purpose and success in their learning. At Bass Hill Public School, teachers commit to their professional growth, building a school with a culture of continuous improvement. Meaningful relationships based on trust and mutual respect, along with the wellbeing of all people connecting with Bass Hill Public School, is a critical part of the school culture. Bass Hill Public School is committed to open communication and evidence-informed practice.

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
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary 
1. Ability to build the capacity of a diverse range of teachers with varying degrees of experience to foster the values of equity and excellence across a stage team.

2. Demonstrated ability to balance the complex leadership and management roles of Assistant Principal whilst maintaining exemplary classroom practice and leading implementation of effective classroom management strategies across a team to foster a safe and inclusive school culture.

3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to school improvement through delivery of professional learning to ensure implementation of evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs, with an emphasis on explicit teaching using assessment and effective data analysis to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

4. Demonstrated visible leadership with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with school leaders to drive whole school initiatives and build strong, collaborative relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider school community.

 
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.