Assistant Principal, Public School Leader (Literacy & Wellbeing)

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks an Assistant Principal for Harrington Street Public School in Sydney. You will lead literacy and numeracy programs, support whole-school improvement, and partner with the principal on strategic planning to lift student outcomes.

The role requires strong instructional leadership, data-informed decision making and a commitment to wellbeing and inclusion across a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare to lead inclusive programs.
• Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality literacy and numeracy practices using evidence-based methods.
• Balance classroom teaching with executive responsibilities to support school improvement.
• Drive whole-school priorities and strategic initiatives with the principal's guidance.
• Lead and coordinate High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) initiatives.

Skills

Literacy leadership

Numeracy leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Full approval to teach (Infants/Primary)

Job description

NSW Department of Education seeks an Assistant Principal for Harrington Street Public School in Sydney. You will lead literacy and numeracy programs, support whole-school improvement, and partner with the principal on strategic planning to lift student outcomes.

The role requires strong instructional leadership, data-informed decision making and a commitment to wellbeing and inclusion across a diverse student population.