Assistant Principal & Classroom Leader - Primary School

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Public School in Newcastle, NSW, seeks an Assistant Principal to lead teaching and learning while maintaining a classroom role. You will drive school priorities, support student wellbeing, and collaborate with staff, families and communities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate educational leadership, strong curriculum knowledge, and the ability to coach colleagues to achieve improved student outcomes within an inclusive learning environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exemplary teaching and collaborate with colleagues to drive school priorities.
• Balance the dual role of Assistant Principal and classroom teacher.
• Coach and mentor staff to build leadership capacity across the school.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full approval to teach

Job description

Rutherford Public School in Newcastle, NSW, seeks an Assistant Principal to lead teaching and learning while maintaining a classroom role. You will drive school priorities, support student wellbeing, and collaborate with staff, families and communities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate educational leadership, strong curriculum knowledge, and the ability to coach colleagues to achieve improved student outcomes within an inclusive learning environment.