**Position Information**:
Built on the land of the Wonnarua people, Singleton Heights Public School draws students from families living in the Singleton Heights region. There are strong links with the mining and rural industries as well as local services. A Defence School Mentor supports families connected to the Singleton Lone Pine Barracks. Over 490 students are enrolled, with approximately 20% of students recognising and celebrating their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. The school also has a multi-categorical support class on site. All students strive for success with high quality, evidence-based teaching and learning practices visible in every classroom. Students are supported by a school culture of inclusion and high expectations where professional, dedicated, and supportive teaching staff are committed to leading the students to thrive. Collaborative practices contribute to a positive learning environment, where educational research, reflective practice and professional dialogue are highly valued within the school. The school is situated on expansive grounds, allowing students to be physically active in a welcoming environment. Singleton Heights Public School offers a wide variety of extra-curricular programs that are embraced by students. The school maximises parent and community involvement via the Parents and Citizens Association and local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria:
1. Approval to teach infants and/or primary with a proven ability to build the capacity of a diverse range of teachers and balance exemplary classroom teaching practice with the complex leadership and management roles of the Assistant Principal.
2. Expertise in strategically leading data driven practices that embed high expectations with a focus on improving student learning outcomes and evidence-informed literacy and numeracy practices.
3. Ability to work successfully across all stages to effectively initiate, lead and evaluate the implementation of the school's strategic directions and whole school programs to achieve the school's vision.
4. Highly visible and collaborative leader who promotes positive partnerships and a consultative approach with the whole school community, local network of schools and external agencies.
**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 policies**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education