**Position Information**:
Rockdale Public School is located in the southern part of Sydney within the Bayside local government area. The school serves a diverse and multicultural community of 330 students, 94% come from language backgrounds other than English.
The school community is proud of its cultural diversity which is reflected in all aspects of school organisation, planning and programming.
Rockdale Public School is supported by a dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff who collaborate to achieve a shared vision of improving educational outcomes for all students. The school maintains a rigorous focus on enhancing literacy and numeracy outcomes while catering to the individual needs of every student.
As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, it encourages all students to be safe, respectful and engaged learners.
The school has fostered strong positive relationships with the broader community, providing opportunities for parents and community members to actively participate in and contribute to students' education and wellbeing. These opportunities include a P&C Association, Before & After School Care services, and an onsite Wellbeing and Health In-reach Nurse.
**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary, with demonstrated ability to undertake the complex leadership and management role of an Assistant Principal, whilst balancing exemplary classroom teaching practice.
Demonstrated experience in developing a culture of opportunity, inclusion and high expectations for all students including high potential and gifted, EAL/D and low socioeconomic, valuing the richness and diversity of the wider school community.
A collaborative and approachable leader, with strong emotional intelligence and a proven ability to drive student wellbeing initiatives across the school.
**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**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education