Assistant Principal - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Teaching Service

NSW Government -Teaching Service

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Position Information:

Lynwood Park Public School is a small school in the Blacktown community of western Sydney. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with a current enrolment of 240 students.

Lynwood Park has a strong relationship with its active and supportive P&C and enjoys the support of its community of parents and carers.

Despite its size, the school has a strong sporting achievement history and provides a comprehensive array of extra-curricular activities, particularly in the area of the performing arts.

Lynwood Park is a diverse school with just under 50% of its students having a language background other than English.

This diversity is a key factor in the identity of the school and its community recognises the school's efforts in creating a safe environment with equal access to quality learning for all students.

Approximately 3% of the school's students are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.

The school has a strong focus on first nations' culture and history being embedded in the curriculum and is a member of and consults with the local Nurringingy AECG.

The school is an active member of the Blacktown Learning Community of schools and supports the initiatives of the Blacktown Primary Principals Council.

Selection Criteria:

In addition to the general selection criteria,

Approval to teach infants and/or primary with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of the executive team while balancing the dual roles of exemplary classroom teacher and the responsibilities of a leadership role.
Educational leadership skills to drive highimpact teaching, innovation and change in line with the school improvement plan, using evidencebased research and the collection and analysis of data, to improve student literacy and numeracy outcomes.
Strategic and personal communication skills to strengthen the capabilities of teachers and support staff to progress school wide literacy, numeracy and wellbeing priorities through effective collaboration.

General Selection Criteria:

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 policies
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Special Notes:

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