Deputy Principal - Schofields Public School

Position Information

Schofields Public School is in the Northwest growth area of Sydney. The school has grown rapidly over the past six years, with current enrolment of 1170 students. 76% of students have a language background other than English and 2% of students have an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. The school has 50 classes including five inclusive support classes. The school enjoys strong support from parents who value academic excellence, high standards and a love of learning.

A major upgrade is underway at the school including 24 classrooms, staff rooms and amenities. A collaborative team-teaching approach is central to building collective teacher efficacy and embedding effective teaching practice in each classroom.

School Excellence drives the strategic directions of the school with a future focus of High Potential and Gifted Education, data driven collaborative practice and differentiated instruction.

Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary

• Demonstrate exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven capacity to effectively manage competing priorities, encompassing daily operations and the overall organisation of the school, as well as the skillset to adapt to evolving circumstances and respond proactively to challenges.

• Display active leadership with experience to involve staff, students, parents, and a diverse community in collaborative and inclusive strategies that enhance attendance, engagement, and high standards for wellbeing and behaviour.

• Initiate and guide the strategic directions of the School Excellence Plan, encompassing the planning, organisation, and monitoring of initiatives designed to promote ongoing school improvement, while also nurturing the professional growth of teachers throughout this process.

• Exhibit an understanding of the complexities of a culturally diverse community, foster positive relationships, and serve as a prominent educational leader who ensures that every student and parent feels recognised, valued, and supported.

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

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 ([email protected]) 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.