Position Information
Calare is an innovative primary school situated in the centre of Orange, with a current student population of 585, comprising of 14% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 6% students with backgrounds other than English. The school offers high quality, differentiated education programs delivered through highly skilled and knowledgeable staff, in a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
The school has a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum including an enrichment class, both MC and Autism classes and a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden. The school is proud of its long history of outstanding results in Creative and Performing Arts, Band, Choir and Sport as well as prioritising student engagement and wellbeing through a diverse range of wellbeing strategies.
The school has a strong inclusive and collaborative culture where the expertise and contributions of staff and community, are highly valued and respected. We strive to grow great kids in spaces where they flourish.
Selection CriteriaIn addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary
* Highly developed collaborative and consultative leadership with demonstrated ability in leading school improvement and support staff through school strategic planning, curriculum change and educational reforms.
* Demonstrated success in implementing and coordinating a broad range of student wellbeing programs. Evidence of collaborative management, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build upon positive relationships across the school and community, in line with the school's wellbeing framework.
* High level ability to manage the competing demands of the Assistant Principal's role in a large school, including daily operations, organisation, student behaviour and wellbeing.
General Selection Criteria1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning6. 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
This advertisement is for 2 assistant principal positions.
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
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