Deputy Principal - Manly Vale Public School

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Manly Vale Public School in Sydney's northern beaches seeks a Deputy Principal to lead teaching and learning, support differentiated instruction, and drive evidence-based practice in a bushland setting.

You will work with an active Learning and Support team, HPGE, and engage families and the NBLA network to promote student wellbeing and high achievement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in teaching and school improvement.
• Ability to design quality inclusive teaching programs.
• Strong communication with staff, students and families.
• Knowledge of NSW DoE Aboriginal education policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum and instruction to improve teaching outcomes.
• Support staff development and manage performance of teams.
• Engage with parents and local community to support student wellbeing.
• Oversee resource planning and equitable distribution.

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full approval to teach NSW Department of Education

Job description

Deputy Principal - Manly Vale Public School

Manly Vale Public School is a newly built school in a bushland setting. It is located on Sydney's northern beaches right next to Manly Dam and currently with an enrolment of 546 students, with a capacity to accommodate up to 980 students. The newly built school has flexible learning spaces, and many devices (including laptops and iPads) to enhance the learning experience for all our students. Differentiated learning is provided in all lessons with support of an active Learning and Support team, and a High Potential and Gifted (HPGE) team. Manly Vale Public school is committed to supporting the development of every student through innovative practices that ensure all students connect, succeed, and thrive as responsible global citizens. At Manly Vale PS, our ‘Caring and Sharing’ vision is underpinned by a strong leadership team, committed teachers who implement evidence-based practices, and an engaged community that values a holistic educational approach. We focus on the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of every child. Manly Vale PS is a proud member of the Northern Beaches Learning Alliance (NBLA), collaborating with local schools and academic partners to offer enriching academic, creative, sporting, leadership, and High Potential and Gifted Education opportunities.

Teachers at Manly Vale Public school are engaged in ongoing professional learning, providing differentiated lessons. Positive well-being porrgams are encouraged in all classrooms. There is a strong focus on environmental and science programs.

About this job

Position Information

Manly Vale Public School is a newly built school in a bushland setting. It is located on Sydney's northern beaches right next to Manly Dam and currently with an enrolment of 546 students, with a capacity to accommodate up to 980 students. The newly built school has flexible learning spaces, and many devices (including laptops and iPads) to enhance the learning experience for all our students. Differentiated learning is provided in all lessons with support of an active Learning and Support team, and a High Potential and Gifted (HPGE) team. Manly Vale Public school is committed to supporting the development of every student through innovative practices that ensure all students connect, succeed, and thrive as responsible global citizens. At Manly Vale PS, our ‘Caring and Sharing’ vision is underpinned by a strong leadership team, committed teachers who implement evidence-based practices, and an engaged community that values a holistic educational approach. We focus on the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of every child. Manly Vale PS is a proud member of the Northern Beaches Learning Alliance (NBLA), collaborating with local schools and academic partners to offer enriching academic, creative, sporting, leadership, and High Potential and Gifted Education opportunities.

Teachers at Manly Vale Public school are engaged in ongoing professional learning, providing differentiated lessons. Positive well-being porrgams are encouraged in all classrooms. There is a strong focus on environmental and science programs.

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. Proven expertise in leading inclusive education and wellbeing initiatives, including building staff capability to support diverse student needs effectively.
• 2. Experience in working with and developing teachers to implement curriculum changes and support school-wide educational innovation and improvement.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to build trust and good relationships with families and the community to support student learning and wellbeing and is a visible leader who can inspire and motivate the school community.

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 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. For more information, visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion