Assistant Principal – Warilla North Public School

Mobile; South (KY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warilla North Public School invites an Assistant Principal to join a welcoming Illawarra/South Coast education community. You will collaborate with the Principal to strengthen teaching and learning, build staff capacity and drive improved student outcomes in a culturally responsive environment.

The successful candidate will lead explicit teaching practices in literacy and numeracy, support wellbeing initiatives and engage with families and the broader community to ensure high expectations for

Qualifications

• Proven capacity to work collaboratively with and support the principal in leading school improvement.
• Ability to lead evidence-informed, explicit teaching practices in literacy and numeracy to improve student outcomes.
• Experience leading proactive behaviour and wellbeing practices that support teachers to manage complex student needs.
• Knowledge of learning and support policies and procedures, with strong organisational skills to coordinate interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Support.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen teaching and learning in partnership with the Principal and executive.
• Build staff capacity and improve student outcomes through evidence-based practices.
• Lead high expectations for every student within a culturally responsive school environment.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Explicit teaching (literacy)

Explicit teaching (numeracy)

Wellbeing programs

Aboriginal education knowledge

Education

Full approval to teach infants/primary

Job description

Assistant Principal – Warilla North Public School – 0000BET3
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Location

Illawarra & South Coast
Advertisement Number A900159551

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation.
School Name Warilla North Public School
Principal Network Lake Illawarra South
Staffing Area Shellharbour
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Nicole Riley
Contact Phone number [phone]
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information 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.
Specific Selection Criteria

1. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.
2. Proven capacity to work collaboratively with and support the principal in leading school improvement, implementing whole-school priorities and ensuring effective school operations.
3. Demonstrated capacity to lead evidence-informed, explicit teaching practices in literacy and numeracy to improve student outcomes.
4. Demonstrated expertise in leading proactive behaviour and wellbeing practices that support teachers to manage complex student needs and strengthen classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
5. 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.
   General Selection Criteria
6. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
7. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
8. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
9. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
10. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
11. 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 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.