Assistant Principal - Hamilton Public School

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Public School, a community-focused learning environment, seeks an experienced teacher with leadership acumen to drive high standards and inclusive practices. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, families and Aboriginal communities to deliver quality education across the primary years.

Applicants should demonstrate visible, agile leadership, curriculum expertise, and strong data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide visible, agile and collaborative leadership that develops high‑performing teams.
• Ability to analyse student learning data to identify priorities and lead improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading inclusive approaches to student engagement and wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership that develops high‑performing teams and fosters a culturally responsive school culture.
• Lead use of data sources to identify priorities, plan improvement initiatives and evaluate impact on student growth.
• Lead inclusive approaches to student engagement and wellbeing to support diverse learners.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

Inclusive teaching

Education

Full approval to teach

Job description

Hamilton Public School is a key part of our local community, known for our dedication to continuous improvement and high educational standards. We prioritise our students in decision-making, creating a supportive environment where everyone—students, staff, and families - feels valued and empowered. With 315 students, our school reflects the community's diverse backgrounds. Our motto, "Children of the World", highlights our commitment to inclusivity, with 5% of our students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 15-20% from non-English speaking backgrounds. We work closely with the Muloobinbah Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures into our curriculum. We are committed to the overall development of every child, embracing High Potential and Gifted Education principles. We provide a wide range of extracurricular activities, including cultural programs, sports, and arts, as well as outdoor learning initiatives like our Blue Gate Garden. These programs enhance environmental awareness, social skills, and resilience while fostering a connection to nature. Student voice is important to us, and we encourage participation in decision-making through student‑led initiatives, the Student Representative Council, and leadership teams. Our focus on wellbeing is supported by programs like Grow Your Mind and Martial Arts Therapy, promoting both emotional growth and resilience.

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary 1. Demonstrated ability to provide visible, agile and collaborative leadership that develops high‑performing teams, fosters a positive and culturally responsive school culture, and builds authentic partnerships with students, staff, families, Aboriginal communities and a diverse school community.

1. Demonstrated ability to provide visible, agile and collaborative leadership that develops high‑performing teams, fosters a positive and culturally responsive school culture, and builds authentic partnerships with students, staff, families, Aboriginal communities and a diverse school community.
2. Demonstrated capacity to analyse and utilise student learning, school‑based, and relevant external data sources to identify priorities, lead targeted improvement initiatives, and evaluate their impact on student growth, attainment, and engagement.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead inclusive approaches to student engagement and wellbeing that respond effectively to diverse learning, social and emotional needs and strengthen students' sense of belonging, agency and success at school.

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. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage. 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.