Job Description – Assistant Principal – Tanilba Bay Public School (0000B760) Location
Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
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 Details
School Name: Tanilba Bay Public School
Principal Network: Port Stephens
FTE: 1.000
Contact
Name: Pauline Smith
Phone: 02 4982 4762
School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
25-Mar-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Tanilba Bay Public School is a regional coastal school that sits proudly on Worimi land in Port Stephens. The values of learning, caring and sharing underpin the school's overall culture and we pride ourselves in our strong sense of community and inclusiveness of all students.
The school has an enrolment of 240 students across mainstream classes, with an additional support class. Approximately 29% of Tanilba Bay students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Staff work collaboratively to review data and strategically design, plan and implement quality differentiated teaching and learning programs. All members of our school community are supported to be safe, respectful learners in a positive environment.
Our school partners positively with the Youyoong Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) to ensure that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultural and heritage is acknowledged and celebrated at our school.
Specific Selection Criteria
* In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with a demonstrated capacity to work successfully with the leadership team, balancing exemplary teaching with the demands and the complexities of a leadership role.
* Demonstrated effective leadership in managing whole school initiatives by positively contributing to wellbeing processes that enable students to connect, succeed, thrive and learn.
* Demonstrated capacity to improve educational, wellbeing and attendance outcomes for Aboriginal students through high-expectation, culturally responsive leadership.
General Selection Criteria
* Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
* Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
* Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
* Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
* 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 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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
Application Guidelines
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
Application Instructions
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.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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