Principal Level P2 - Newcastle, Australia - NSW Government -Teaching Service

NSW Government -Teaching Service

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Newcastle, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Position Information:

Tomaree Public School is a regional, coastal school located in Salamander Bay, Port Stephens. It is an integral part of the Tomaree Education Centre, with Tomaree High School.

The schools work in a unique partnership to enhance learning opportunities utilising shared resources and facilities to be an effective provider of high-quality education in the 21st Century.

The school has an enrolment of 343 students, comprising of 13 mainstream classes and 3 support classes.

There are 47 students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, 22 students from Defence Force families, and a very small number of students with language backgrounds other than English.

Tomaree Public School is working explicitly on improving the skills and understanding of all students in literacy and numeracy. The school provides numerous opportunities for students in extracurricular activities in a variety of sports. There is a focus on creative arts through dance groups, drama, choirs, and the school rock band.

The school has a Junior Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group who attend meetings at school, and the local Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group meetings.

The school is committed to working collaboratively to plan and prepare high quality evidence-based learning experiences for all students.

Tomaree Public School aspires to be an inclusive learning community where students, staff and community are known, valued, and cared for and every student is engaged in an environment which supports them to learn to their fullest capabilities.

Selection Criteria:

In addition to the general selection criteria,

Demonstrated ability to empower staff and build positive, authentic relationships with all members of the school community leading to a positive and sustainable culture of high expectations and continuous school improvement.
A collaborative leader with proven ability to provide outstanding pedagogy and curriculum leadership in a K-6 environment.
Demonstrated capacity to cultivate a school culture of inclusion and support that promotes student and staff wellbeing and caters to the diverse needs of the school community.

General Selection Criteria:

High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education
Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs
High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community
Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning
Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning
Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

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