Assistant Principal
- Berrima Public School

Berrima Public School is a small rural school in the Southern Highlands, with a current enrolment of 161 students, 4% of whom identify as Aboriginal. Our size allows us to know our students and families well, while providing rich learning experiences and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Our school motto, “Growing hearts and minds of lifelong learners,” reflects our broader commitment to growing great learners and great humans. We hold high expectations for learning and believe that every child should be known, valued, challenged and supported to thrive. Our approach brings together evidence-informed teaching, inclusive practice and a strong focus on student wellbeing, belonging and connection. Our staff are committed to continually strengthening their practice. We value collaboration, professional dialogue and a willingness to learn alongside one another. School improvement is collective work, with staff encouraged to contribute their expertise, question practice, use evidence and take shared responsibility for improving outcomes for students. At Berrima, we think broadly about the conditions children need to learn and thrive. Alongside high-quality teaching, our students benefit from opportunities for play, physical activity, connection with nature, creativity and leadership. Our established whole-school food program provides students with nutritious, chef-prepared morning tea and lunch each day and reflects our commitment to supporting the whole child and building healthy habits for life. We are fortunate to have a highly engaged and supportive community. Strong partnerships with families,



local organisations and the wider community enrich the experiences available to our students and are an important part of the life of our school. We are proud of what has been built at Berrima, while remaining ambitious about what our school can become. The successful applicant will join a committed staff and executive team and will play an significant role in shaping the next stage of our school's improvement journey.

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Berrima Public School is a small rural school in the Southern Highlands, with a current enrolment of 161 students, 4% of whom identify as Aboriginal. Our size allows us to know our students and families well, while providing rich learning experiences and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Our school motto, “Growing hearts and minds of lifelong learners,” reflects our broader commitment to growing great learners and great humans. We hold high expectations for learning and believe that every child should be known, valued, challenged and supported to thrive. Our approach brings together evidence-informed teaching, inclusive practice and a strong focus on student wellbeing, belonging and connection. Our staff are committed to continually strengthening their practice. We value collaboration, professional dialogue and a willingness to learn alongside one another. School improvement is collective work, with staff encouraged to contribute their expertise, question practice, use evidence and take shared responsibility for improving outcomes for students.



At Berrima, we think broadly about the conditions children need to learn and thrive. Alongside high-quality teaching, our students benefit from opportunities for play, physical activity, connection with nature, creativity and leadership. Our established whole-school food program provides students with nutritious, chef-prepared morning tea and lunch each day and reflects our commitment to supporting the whole child and building healthy habits for life. We are fortunate to have a highly engaged and supportive community. Strong partnerships with families, local organisations and the wider community enrich the experiences available to our students and are an important part of the life of our school. We are proud of what has been built at Berrima, while remaining ambitious about what our school can become. The successful applicant will join a committed staff and executive team and will play an important role in shaping the next stage of our school's improvement journey.

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 po

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