Assistant Principal - Jerrabomberra Public School

Permanent full-time job at Jerrabomberra Public School (Jerrabomberra, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000AQAH
Closing date November 20, 2024 (AEST)
Location Coachwood Ave, Jerrabomberra 2619 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Chris Hunter
62998860

About this job

Position Information

Jerrabomberra Public School (enrolment 860) is situated in the Queanbeyan area.  The school is supported by caring, collaborative staff and community. Priorities include positive student welfare practices where every student is known, valued and cared for. Our focus is on providing quality literacy and numeracy programs in line with the new curriculum expectations and with the school and community promoting a high expectation of student achievement.

The school’s core learning is enriched by a range of music, sporting, creative arts, public speaking and debating programs. The school services a large number of students from Defence families (20%).  We also have 4% of students who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 22% of students with a Language Background other than English.

Our key focus areas for 2024 are improving individual literacy and numeracy growth through the implementation of new syllabuses and student wellbeing and attendance. Our Annual School Report and School Plan can be found on our website at www.jerra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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 with a deep knowledge of new curriculum directions and demonstrated capacity to lead and promote growth and attainment in literacy and numeracy for all students across a stage/year level.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage wellbeing practices, resulting in enhanced student and community engagement and a positive, inclusive culture.

Proven capacity, as an approachable and visible leader, to work as part of a collaborative team and balance exemplary classroom practice with the complexities of a leadership and management role.

 
 
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 (dandi@det.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.

 

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