Assistant Principal - Wirlinga Public School

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirlinga Public School and Public Preschool is inviting applications for teaching staff as this NSW public education setting opens its preschool in Term 1, 2027 and the K–6 primary school in Term 1, 2028. The role focuses on evidence-informed explicit teaching, trauma-informed wellbeing practices and building an inclusive learning culture where every child thrives.

Applicants should have successful teaching experience, a strong knowledge of curriculum and student welfare, and an ability to lead

Job description

Wirlinga Public School and Public Preschool is a newly established NSW public education setting located in the growing Wirlinga/Thurgoona community, Albury. The school will open in two phases, with a 60 place a day public preschool commencing in Term 1, 2027, followed by the K–6 primary school in Term 1, 2028. The purpose-built facilities will include contemporary learning spaces, specialist support facilities, a library, hall, sporting facilities and expansive outdoor learning environments. Wirlinga is committed to establishing a high-expectations, inclusive and collaborative learning culture where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. As a foundation school, Wirlinga offers a unique opportunity for staff to shape the school's identity, establish sustainable systems and practices, and build strong partnerships with families and the wider community. Our focus is on evidence-informed explicit teaching, complemented by trauma-informed and restorative wellbeing practices grounded in an understanding of internal psychology. We are committed to fostering self-regulation, personal responsibility, positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging within a safe and inclusive learning environment. Through continuous improvement, collective responsibility and high expectations, we aspire to be a school of choice where excellence, equity and wellbeing underpin everything we do.

About this job

Position Information

Wirlinga Public School and Public Preschool is a newly established NSW public education setting located in the growing Wirlinga/Thurgoona community, Albury. The school will open in two phases, with a 60 place a day public preschool commencing in Term 1, 2027, followed by the K–6 primary school in Term 1, 2028. The purpose-built facilities will include contemporary learning spaces, specialist support facilities, a library, hall, sporting facilities and expansive outdoor learning environments. Wirlinga is committed to establishing a high-expectations, inclusive and collaborative learning culture where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. As a foundation school, Wirlinga offers a unique opportunity for staff to shape the school's identity, establish sustainable systems and practices, and build strong partnerships with families and the wider community. Our focus is on evidence-informed explicit teaching, complemented by trauma-informed and restorative wellbeing practices grounded in an understanding of internal psychology. We are committed to fostering self-regulation, personal responsibility, positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging within a safe and inclusive learning environment. Through continuous improvement, collective responsibility and high expectations, we aspire to be a school of choice where excellence, equity and wellbeing underpin everything we do.

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

Specific Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary

1. Demonstrated ability to lead the implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed explicit teaching practices, with measurable impact on teacher practice and student learning outcomes.

2. Proven ability to use coaching, constructive feedback and professional conversations to address challenging staff performance matters and achieve measurable improvement in professional practice.

3. Proven ability to initiate, implement and embed a school improvement initiative through effective systems, structures and evaluation processes that sustain measurable improvements over time.

4. Demonstrated ability to establish and strengthen a positive, collaborative and accountable school culture through clear expectations, shared practices and collective responsibility for continuous improvement.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.

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.