Assistant Principal - Alma Public School

Job Description - Assistant Principal - Alma Public School

Regional NSW

The school is situated in Broken Hill, on the traditional lands of the Wilyakali people, and serves a diverse student population, with 36% of its 291 students identifying as Aboriginal.

The school prioritises building positive relationships among staff, students, and families, recognising their importance in enhancing student learning. With a workforce of over 50 staff members, including specialised roles for learning support and Aboriginal education, Alma Public School upholds high standards for all learners.

Alma Public School is a dynamic public school that places a strong emphasis on Aboriginal education, through utilising the expertise of Aboriginal staff members and by the presence of its dedicated Aboriginal identified preschool, Alma Bugdlie.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships among students, staff, and families to foster a supportive school community, as well as successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships among students, staff, and families to foster a supportive school community.
• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy.

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.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

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 pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

About the NSW Department of Education

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.