Assistant Principal - Warilla North Public School

EducationHQ; Warilla; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EducationHQ is seeking an Assistant Principal for Warilla North Public School in NSW. The role focuses on strengthening teaching and learning, building staff capacity and improving student outcomes, with emphasis on culturally responsive practice and Aboriginal education.

The successful candidate will work with the Principal and school executive to lead whole‑school priorities, and foster partnerships with families and the local community to support every student’s personal best.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to drive improvement in teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare; lead inclusive programs.
• Educational leadership to build capacity and manage staff performance.
• Strong communication; build relationships with students, staff and families.
• Plan and manage resources effectively to support teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and commitment to NSW Aboriginal education policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading school improvement with the Principal and executive.
• Lead explicit literacy and numeracy teaching practices to boost outcomes.
• Support teachers to manage complex student needs and engagement.
• Coordinate MTSS processes and interventions with strong organisation.

Skills

Leadership in school improvement

Educational leadership

Literacy and numeracy explicitteaching

Behaviour and wellbeing leadership

Collaboration with principal

Resource planning and management

Aboriginal education policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Full approval to teach NSW infants/primary

Job description

Assistant Principal - Warilla North Public School

Warilla North Public School is a welcoming and inclusive school community of 172 students, approximately 34% of whom identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive learning experiences that recognise, celebrate and build on the strengths, identities, cultures and experiences of every student.

Strong relationships, student wellbeing and a sense of belonging underpin the school's approach to teaching and learning. The school values authentic partnerships with families and the wider community and is committed to creating a culturally responsive environment where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their personal best.

Warilla North Public School is seeking a collaborative educational leader to work alongside the Principal and school executive to strengthen teaching and learning, build staff capacity and improve student outcomes. The role calls for a strong commitment to culturally responsive practice, Aboriginal education, inclusive learning environments and high expectations for every student, supported by strong interpersonal skills and positive partnerships with staff, students, families and the wider community.

General Selection Criteria

• 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.

Specific Selection Criteria

• In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.
• Proven capacity to work collaboratively with and support the principal in leading school improvement, implementing whole-school priorities and ensuring effective school operations.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead evidence-informed, explicit teaching practices in literacy and numeracy to improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading proactive behaviour and wellbeing practices that support teachers to manage complex student needs and strengthen classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning and support policies and procedures, with strong organisational skills and the capacity to coordinate processes and lead interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Support.

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

The commencement date for this position will be day 1 of the 2027 school year.

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.