Assistant Principal - Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Leader

NSW Department of Education; Menindee; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Menindee Central School, operated by the NSW Department of Education, invites applications for a senior leadership/teaching role. The position emphasises strong community ties, trauma-informed approaches, and inclusive, high-quality teaching designed to support Aboriginal students and families within the Connected Communities framework.

Successful applicants will demonstrate educational leadership, collaboration with staff and external partners, and a commitment to improving outcomes for rural

Qualifications

• Proven capacity to balance exemplary classroom practice with the complex responsibilities of a school leadership role.
• Evidence of an experienced, approachable and collaborative leader with a proven ability to build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with students, families, staff, external agencies and the wider community.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative leadership team, strategically planning, leading and monitoring initiatives and applying evaluative practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and commitment to the Connected Communities Strategy with demonstrated leadership in targeted programs which meet the identified key deliverables.
• 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

Job description

Menindee Central School, operated by the NSW Department of Education, invites applications for a senior leadership/teaching role. The position emphasises strong community ties, trauma-informed approaches, and inclusive, high-quality teaching designed to support Aboriginal students and families within the Connected Communities framework.

Successful applicants will demonstrate educational leadership, collaboration with staff and external partners, and a commitment to improving outcomes for rural