Assistant Principal - Mosman Public School

Permanent full-time job at Mosman Public School (Mosman, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000B8XH
Closing date June 17, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location 27 Belmont Rd, Mosman 2088 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Steve Connelly
02 9969 9325

About this job

Position Information

Established in 1880, Mosman Public School [442 students, 19.7% EAL/D, 35.6% LBOTE] has a rich history and values its traditions. The learning environment of Mosman Public School reflects innovation in teaching and learning taught with authentic integration of technology.  There is a focus on quality literacy and numeracy programs that are differentiated to meet student need.

Our school provides a broad range of enrichment opportunities in the creative and performing arts, leadership, sports, environmental and academic pursuits. Our teachers equip students with the skills, knowledge and values necessary for success in education and in life with a focus on evidence-informed contemporary pedagogy to engage all learners.

Teachers, parents and students work in partnership to maintain high expectations and a positive culture where every student has a sense of belonging, and is known, valued and cared for.

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 Kindergarten to Year 6:
1. A proven capacity to work and lead collaboratively as part of a team and effectively balance the dual role of an exemplary teacher and the complex responsibilities of an Assistant Principal. 
2. A deep understanding of current evidence-based research in effective instruction and data analysis with the demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, coach and build the capacity of a team of teachers to improve student outcomes in literacy, numeracy and/or wellbeing. 

 3. A highly visible and approachable leader with strong interpersonal skills, promoting public education to build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders.

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.

 

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