Assistant Principal - Villawood North Public School

Job Description - Assistant Principal - Villawood North Public School (0000B1F6)

Assistant Principal - Villawood North Public School - 0000B1F6

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Sydney Region

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Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Villawood North Public School

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Cathy Wilton

Contact Phone number

Contact School Admin -

29-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM

TCH Other

Teaching Service

Villawood North Public School is a vibrant and diverse learning community, currently enrolling 257 students. With 90% of our students identified as English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners, and 21 students supported through our dedicated Support Unit, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

The school prioritises evidence-informed, explicit teaching and learning strategies, with a strong emphasis on developing foundational skills in literacy and numeracy. We are in the second year of implementing restorative practices aimed at promoting positive student behaviour and enhancing engagement.

The dedicated staff of Villawood North Public School work collaboratively in collegial teams to continually improve academic outcomes and student wellbeing. Staff play a key role in driving key initiatives, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring high-quality educational experiences for all students in collaboration with a supportive school community.

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with a demonstrated ability to balance exemplary classroom practice with school leadership responsibilities, including leading initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and driving strategic improvement aligned with the School Excellence Plan.

A deep understanding and demonstrated application of explicit teaching methodologies, including the use of data analysis to inform instruction.

Strong instructional leadership to oversee stage and contribute to whole school evidence-based teaching and learning programs with a focus on shared professional growth, to positively impact on student learning outcomes.

Proven ability to lead with integrity and emotional intelligence, fostering authentic connections and collaborative partnerships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community to enhance learning and wellbeing across the school.

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 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 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.

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