Assistant Principal - Thornleigh West Public School

Permanent full-time job at Thornleigh West Public School (Thornleigh, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000AVGX
Closing date March 26, 2025, 1 a.m. (AEST)
Location Giblett Ave, Thornleigh 2120 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Luke Hubbert
94844242

About this job

Position Information

Thornleigh West Public School has 480 students including three support classes. A strong focus for 2025 includes evidence-based practice and differentiated pedagogy. TWPS enjoys strong community support and well-resourced learning environment. The supportive team at TWPS features a range of staff, from beginning to highly experienced, with high impact professional learning and collaborative practice a high priority.

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
1. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary and proven capacity to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic leadership team and effectively balance the dual roles of an exemplary classroom teacher and the complex responsibilities of an Assistant Principal.

2. Proven ability to lead evidence-informed, high-quality teaching practices, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring that all students achieve maximum learning growth each year.

3. Evidence of visible leadership that demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and outstanding interpersonal skills to enhance school culture and strengthen positive partnerships with all stakeholders. 

4. Proven ability to develop and implement differentiated curriculum and enrichment programs that challenge and engage these students, while fostering a culture of high expectations within the 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 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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