Teaching Principal Level TP2
- Blacksmiths Public School

Blacksmiths Public School, located in East Lake Macquarie, is situated on the shores of Blacksmith Beach and Lake Macquarie. The school’s vision is to achieve excellence through growth and attainment in a supportive, innovative and reflective learning environment. The school has 86 students, including 16 Aboriginal students, from a diverse range of socio-economic backgrounds. The staff are a mix of experienced and new teaching staff and are dedicated to student success. The school currently has four mainstream classes, and an Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction (APCI) one day per week, Staff, students and community actively support the wide range of environmental programs offered, including a thriving kitchen garden, chickens, and a strong whole school recycling program. The school celebrates excellence in attendance and strong wellbeing programs, and has authentic connections with the local community, AECG and the Galgabba Community of schools. In addition there is a strong sporting culture within the school, and students proudly participate in a wide range of sporting pursuits. The school has a highly committed and active P&C; who have a productive partnership to support the school, staff and students.

About this job

Blacksmiths Public School, located in East Lake Macquarie, is situated on the shores of Blacksmith Beach and Lake Macquarie. The school’s vision is to achieve excellence through growth and attainment in a supportive, innovative and reflective learning environment. The school has 86 students, including 16 Aboriginal students, from a diverse range of socio-economic backgrounds. The staff are a mix of experienced and new teaching staff and are dedicated to student success.



The school currently has four mainstream classes, and an Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction (APCI) one day per week, Staff, students and community actively support the wide range of environmental programs offered, including a thriving kitchen garden, chickens, and a strong whole school recycling program. The school celebrates excellence in attendance and strong wellbeing programs, and has authentic connections with the local community, AECG and the Galgabba Community of schools. In addition there is a strong sporting culture within the school, and students proudly participate in a wide range of sporting pursuits. The school has a highly committed and active P&C; who have a productive partnership to support the school, staff and students.

Position Information

Blacksmiths Public School, located in East Lake Macquarie, is situated on the shores of Blacksmith Beach and Lake Macquarie. The school’s vision is to achieve excellence through growth and attainment in a supportive, innovative and reflective learning environment. The school has 86 students, including 16 Aboriginal students, from a diverse range of socio-economic backgrounds. The staff are a mix of experienced and new teaching staff and are dedicated to student success. The school currently has four mainstream classes, and an Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction (APCI) one day per week,



Staff, students and community actively support the wide range of environmental programs offered, including a thriving kitchen garden, chickens, and a strong whole school recycling program. The school celebrates excellence in attendance and robust wellbeing programs, and has authentic connections with the local community, AECG and the Galgabba Community of schools. In addition there is a strong sporting culture within the school, and students proudly participate in a wide range of sporting pursuits. The school has a highly committed and active P&C; who have a productive partnership to support the school, staff and students.

General Selection Criteria

1. High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education

2. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs

3. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community

4. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning

5. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning

6. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

Specific Selection Criteria

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

1.
Demonstrated ability to drive a culture of excellence within the school, through differentiation and embedded high expec

📌 Teaching Principal Level (Newcastle)
🏢 EducationHQ
📍 Newcastle