Assistant Principal - Hamilton Public School

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Public School in Newcastle is seeking an Assistant Principal to provide strong, visible leadership and drive school improvement. You will work with staff, students and families to foster a positive, culturally responsive culture and develop authentic partnerships that support student success.

The role focuses on leading inclusive teaching practices, analysing learning data to identify priorities, and implementing targeted initiatives to improve student growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated capacity to analyse student learning and school data to identify priorities, lead improvements, and evaluate impact on growth and attainment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead inclusive approaches to student engagement and wellbeing that respond to diverse learning and social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing teams and partnerships with students, families and communities.
• Guide targeted improvement initiatives using data to improve student growth, attainment and engagement.

Skills

Visible leadership

Data-informed planning

Inclusive student engagement

Aboriginal education knowledge

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Principal - Hamilton Public School (0000BDVR)

Assistant Principal - Hamilton Public School - 0000BDVR

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900158721

Number of Positions

1

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 Hamilton Public School

Principal Network Newcastle

Staffing Area Newcastle

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Meredith Lindsay

Contact Phone number 02 4969 3577

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

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.

Specific Selection Criteria

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. 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.

General Selection Criteria

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

Conditions

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.

Special Notes

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 .

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