Assistant Principal – Scone Public School

Mobile; North (SC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Scone Public School in NSW’s Upper Hunter region seeks an Assistant Principal to balance exemplary classroom practice with complex leadership duties. The school serves 398 students with a strong focus on equity and excellence, including HPGE and explicit teaching practices.

The role emphasises community engagement, wellbeing, and collaboration within the Teaching Service. The successful candidate will lead staff across the school, driving strategic initiatives aligned with the School Excellence

Qualifications

• In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary, with the demonstrated capacity to balance exemplary classroom practice and fulfil the complex leadership and management roles of an Assistant Principal.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and build the capacity of experienced and early career teachers in a culture of continuous improvement, expert curriculum knowledge, and high expectations, to drive improved student outcomes.
• An approachable and visible leader with a strong commitment to enhancing positive wellbeing through addressing the social, emotional, and cultural needs of students, staff, and families, showcasing the ability to foster a positive, inclusive whole school community.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to strategically plan, lead and monitor initiatives, and apply evaluative practices to support the Strategic Improvement Plan.

Job description

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Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900158224

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation.
School Name Scone Public School
Principal Network Upper Hunter
Staffing Area Muswellbrook
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Elizabeth Osmond
Contact Phone number 02 65451049
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Scone Public School, located in the picturesque Upper Hunter town of Scone, NSW (150km west of Newcastle), is committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences within a supportive and caring environment. With an enrolment of 398 students—17% identifying as Aboriginal—the school fosters an inclusive, inspiring, and dynamic learning atmosphere. Our school places strong emphasis on student growth and attainment through evidence-based Explicit Teaching Practices, High Potential Gifted Education (HPGE), Student Voice, and promoting Equity in Excellence.

Scone Public School’s socio-economic background, as measured by the Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 120, informs whole-school strategies for equity and support. There are two Multi-Categorical Support Classes, that further enriches the school’s inclusive education approach. Through its partnership with the BEAMS Learning Collective, the school broadens learning opportunities available to both students and staff.

Our students benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including Sport, Creative and Performing Arts, and HPGE, providing pathways for excellence and personal growth. The school’s reviewed and implemented whole-school wellbeing processes, particularly Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), ensure all students connect, succeed, thrive, and learn.

Developing community partnerships at Scone Public School continue to be a priority in our School Excellence Plan in order to achieve a sense of connectedness and belonging throughout the community. As such, the school is proudly supported by an active P&C who collaboratively work with staff, parents and the broader Scone community, and the Upper Hunter Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) to support all learners.
https://scone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Specific Selection Criteria

• In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary, with the demonstrated capacity to balance exemplary classroom practice and fulfil the complex leadership and management roles of an Assistant Principal.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and build the capacity of experienced and early career teachers in a culture of continuous improvement, expert curriculum knowledge, and high expectations, to drive improved student outcomes.

• An approachable and visible leader with a strong commitment to enhancing positive wellbeing through addressing the social, emotional, and cultural needs of students, staff, and families, showcasing the ability to foster a positive, inclusive whole school community.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to strategically plan, lead and monitor initiatives, and apply evaluative practices to support the Strategic Improvement Plan.

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

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 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. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.