Assistant Principal - Wyrallah Road Public School

Permanent full-time job at Wyrallah Road Public School (New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000BC7U
Closing date September 9, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location 152 Nielson St, Lismore 2480 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Gareth Hockings
02 6621 3363

About this job

Position Information

Wyrallah Road Public School, with an enrolment of 347 students (including 17% Aboriginal students) is located on Bundjalung land in Lismore, northern NSW. Our school is renowned for its commitment to inspiring excellence, robust academic programs, and strong focus on student wellbeing, while providing extensive co-curricular opportunities including performing arts, sports, and cultural education initiatives. Our dedicated staff promote a nurturing environment where students are supported to become resilient, respectful, and active contributors to their community. Wyrallah Road Public School maintains strong ties with local families and community groups and engages in continuous improvement informed by student achievement data and feedback. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities and fostering positive relationships that enhance student outcomes.

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 demonstrated leadership in developing high-quality programs using explicit, evidence-based teaching practices, driving whole school improvement through data analysis.

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.

Proven ability to develop and implement effective student wellbeing, fostering resilience, engagement, and positive behaviour across 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 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.

 

 

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