Deputy Principal - Leppington Public School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leppington Public School, part of the NSW Department of Education network, seeks a highly capable lead teacher to drive inclusive education and wellbeing for a diverse student body. You will work with families and the wider community to support student learning and growth, building sustainable systems for rapid school development.

The role requires a full teaching qualification with knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare.

Qualifications

• An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.
• Proven capacity to lead inclusive education and wellbeing for diverse learners.
• Ability to develop staff capability and support families and communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff and parents.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare; ability to design inclusive programs.

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Resource planning

Curriculum & assessment knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Leppington Public School is a dynamic and rapidly growing learning community where staff, students and families work in partnership to support every student to learn, grow and achieve. High expectations, explicit evidence-informed teaching and collaborative practice support the academic, social and wellbeing needs of more than 600 diverse learners. Significant capital works continue to transform our school, with current works including a new administration and library building, 23 additional permanent teaching spaces, a three-room preschool and three support classes, strengthening inclusive education and early learning opportunities for our community. As a leading member of the Camden Valley Way Learning Alliance, we collaborate with local schools and community partners to provide rich academic, creative, sporting, leadership and High Potential and Gifted Education opportunities. Approximately 75% of our students come from language backgrounds other than English, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of our community.

1. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary, student-centred leadership that is adaptive and responsive to the complexity and organisational change of a rapidly growing school, while developing sustainable systems and practices that address emerging needs and improve outcomes for all students.
2. Demonstrated expertise in leading inclusive education and wellbeing, building staff capability to effectively support students with diverse and complex learning, behavioural and wellbeing needs while fostering strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
3. Demonstrated capacity to develop self and others, through a culture of high expectations, reflective practice and meaningful feedback, including the ability to give, seek, receive and act on feedback to strengthen individual and collective practice.
4. Proven capacity to build trust, connection and shared responsibility with culturally and linguistically diverse families and communities, harnessing collective expertise and resources that support student learning, wellbeing and belonging.

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.

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. 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here. To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.