Job Description – Assistant Principal – Manning Gardens Public School (0000B4UA)
Location
Regional NSW
Closing Date
17-Dec-2025, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Manning Gardens Public School is a beautiful and dynamic Preschool to Year 6 educational setting on the NSW mid north coast. We take pride in providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment where students and staff grow through quality teaching and learning. Manning Gardens Public School has an enrolment of approximately 245 students and seven supported learning classes from 2026. 65% of our students have an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background. We strive to provide a trauma informed approach to wellbeing and community relationships. Our staff are passionate, enthusiastic and resilient. They are committed to our students, families and community through strong home, school and community partnerships.
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with demonstrated experience to lead PBL behaviour as well as wellbeing strategies across K-2. Demonstrated exemplary knowledge of curriculum implementation and proven ability to lead evidence‑based, data‑informed teaching practices to improve student outcomes in literacy and numeracy. Demonstrated commitment to support or lead Aboriginal Education Programs, forming authentic relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and the community to enhance outcomes for all. Strong evidence of a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader who builds positive, inclusive and trusting relationships with students, families, staff, external agencies and the wider community.
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 programmes.
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
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
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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
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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