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About this job
Position Information
Mount Pritchard East Public School is a small school located on Darug land in South West Sydney with a current enrolment of between 200 students and a staff of 20-25. We have between 8-12% Aboriginal students, 60-70% students with English as an Additional Language and/or Dialect and 5-10% of students are born overseas. Our FOEI is 146. The school grounds are a combination of grassy areas, shaded quiet play areas, a section of playground equipment and an asphalt surface covered by a large shade structure.
Our school is supported by a team of highly qualified and dedicated teachers who engage in ongoing professional learning aligned with school priorities, student needs, and professional growth. Staff work collaboratively to deliver effective teaching and learning programs within a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student is known, valued, and cared for, with high expectations for learning, wellbeing, and behaviour.
Student wellbeing remains central to all practices, promoting resilient, confident, and empowered learners. Through high expectations, strong relationships, and effective teaching, students are encouraged to achieve their personal best academically and socially. Student voice is valued, with opportunities for students to contribute to and influence their learning. Strong attendance and engagement also remain key priorities.
We actively collaborate with local schools and professional networks, while continuing to build strong partnerships with families and the wider community to support the success and wellbeing of all students.
The Assistant Principal will work as part of the executive team to lead curriculum implementation, mentor teachers, strengthen consistent wellbeing and behaviour systems, and foster strong community relationships. A demonstrated ability to analyse data, drive improvement, and lead teams through change will be highly regarded.
Applicants with a visible commitment to collaboration, innovation and creating opportunities for every child to thrive are encouraged to apply.
General Selection Criteria
Specific Selection Criteria
Demonstrated capacity to contribute effectively as a member of the executive leadership team, leading whole-school initiatives aligned with strategic directions, while successfully balancing the dual role of classroom teacher and Assistant Principal.
Proactive behaviour management skills and the ability to develop and maintain respectful, positive relationships that connect with students and support the improvement of wellbeing outcomes.
A highly visible and inspirational leader who builds authentic relationships and collaborative partnerships with staff, families, and external agencies to foster a culture of continuous school improvement, inclusive practice, and enhanced student engagement while effectively leading change.
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
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.