Assistant Principal - Medowie Public School

NSW Government; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Medowie Public School within the NSW Department of Education invites applications for the role of Assistant Principal/Classroom Teacher in the Port Stephens network. The school serves 388 students across 14 primary classes and four support classes, with a focus on evidence-informed teaching and Positive Behaviour for Learning.

The successful candidate will balance leadership with teaching responsibilities, drive whole-school wellbeing initiatives, and collaborate with staff to improve student

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

• Demonstrate capacity to balance the dual role of Assistant Principal and classroom teacher, deliver exemplary teaching and collaborate with colleagues to drive school priorities and improve learning outcomes for all students.
• Proven experience in embedding whole-school approaches to student wellbeing that strengthen relationships with all stakeholders and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrate ability to build the capability and leadership of others through effective coaching and mentoring, including working side-by-side with colleagues and confidently navigating professional conversations.

Job description

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900160226

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Principal Network Port Stephens

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 4982 8222

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Medowie Public School is a welcoming, inclusive and collaborative learning community where students, staff and families work together to create a positive and supportive environment. With an enrolment of 388 students across 14 mainstream K-6 classes and four support classes, our school is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities for every student.

Our school has a strong focus on evidence-informed practices, with explicit teaching at the forefront of improving student learning outcomes. We foster a culture of high expectations where staff work collaboratively through shared planning, professional dialogue, coaching and mentoring to continually strengthen teaching practice. Professional growth, innovation and collective responsibility for student success are central to our school culture.

As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, our expectations of being Respectful, Responsible and Resilient underpin a strong commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and student voice. We value our partnerships with families and the wider community and welcome dedicated educators who embrace collaboration, continuous improvement and a shared commitment to student success.

Specific Selection Criteria 1. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with the skills, experience and/or willingness to supervise and support ES1 and S1 staff and students. 2. Demonstrated capacity to balance the dual role of Assistant Principal and classroom teacher, deliver exemplary teaching and collaborate with colleagues to drive school priorities and improve learning outcomes for all students. 3. Proven experience in embedding whole-school approaches to student wellbeing that strengthen relationships with all stakeholders and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment. 4. Demonstrated ability to build the capability and leadership of others through effective coaching and mentoring, including working side-by-side with colleagues and confidently navigating professional conversations.

General Selection Criteria 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

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.