Assistant Principal - Berrima Public School

NSW Department of Education; Berrima; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Berrima Public School, supported by the NSW Department of Education, invites applications for a teaching role focused on inclusive practice, wellbeing and excellent classroom practice.

The successful applicant will join a committed staff and executive team, contribute to school improvement, and lead with evidence-informed teaching. Unconditional full approval to teach is required, with WWCC clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach infants and/or primary and contribute to improving teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Lead inclusive teaching and learning programs and collaborate with staff to support wellbeing.
• Coach, mentor and provide feedback to colleagues to build capacity across the school.
• Foster strong relationships with students, families and the wider community.

Skills

Classroom teaching excellence

Relationship building

Leadership & improvement

Coaching & mentoring

Communication & interpersonal skills

Resource planning

Job description

Berrima Public School is a small rural school in the Southern Highlands, with a current enrolment of 161 students, 4% of whom identify as Aboriginal. Our size allows us to know our students and families well, while providing rich learning experiences and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Our school motto, “Growing hearts and minds of lifelong learners,” reflects our broader commitment to growing great learners and great humans. We hold high expectations for learning and believe that every child should be known, valued, challenged and supported to thrive. Our approach brings together evidence‑informed teaching, inclusive practice and a strong focus on student wellbeing, belonging and connection. Our staff are committed to continually strengthening their practice. We value collaboration, professional dialogue and a willingness to learn alongside one another. School improvement is collective work, with staff encouraged to contribute their expertise, question practice, use evidence and take shared responsibility for improving outcomes for students. At Berrima, we think broadly about the conditions children need to learn and thrive. Alongside high‑quality teaching, our students benefit from opportunities for play, physical activity, connection with nature, creativity and leadership. Our established whole‑school food program provides students with nutritious, chef‑prepared morning tea and lunch each day and reflects our commitment to supporting the whole child and building healthy habits for life. We are fortunate to have a highly engaged and supportive community. Strong partnerships with families, local organisations and the wider community enrich the experiences available to our students and are an important part of the life of our school. We are proud of what has been built at Berrima, while remaining ambitious about what our school can become. The successful applicant will join a committed staff and executive team and will play an important role in shaping the next stage of our school’s improvement journey.

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary

• Demonstrated excellence in classroom practice, with deep knowledge of evidence‑informed and inclusive teaching practices and a proven capacity to improve learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong, respectful relationships with students, staff, families and the wider community, underpinned by a clear educational philosophy and a proven capacity to contribute positively to an inclusive school culture.
• Demonstrated capacity to show initiative, take ownership and lead improvement beyond the classroom, with the judgement and organisational skills to manage competing priorities, contribute effectively to an executive team and balance the dual responsibilities of teaching and leadership.
• Demonstrated capacity to build the confidence, capability and leadership of others through effective coaching, mentoring and feedback, including working side‑by‑side with colleagues and confidently navigating challenging professional conversations.

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.

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.

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.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here. To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.