Assistant Principal - Scone Public… at NSW Government · Newcastle

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.

• 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.

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 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.

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.