Assistant Principal - Adamstown Public School

Adamstown Public School is located in the vibrant city of Newcastle, situated on spacious grounds that foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. The school proudly serves a diverse community, enriched by a variety of social and cultural backgrounds.

With a growing student population of 470, the school comprises mainstream classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, reflecting a strong and lively multicultural environment. Notably, 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% come from language backgrounds other than English.

The school recognises the importance of using data driven, collaborative approaches to ensure that all classes deliver high quality, targeted, and differentiated lessons that support student growth and equity, while identifying and nurturing high potential and giftedness.

Adamstown Public School is a proud member of the Kotara Community of Schools and the Muloobinbah Local Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group.

Adamstown Public School has a very strong relationship with its community, reflected in extraordinary support from parents, families, and friends at all school events. Parents are valued, well informed, and actively participate in all aspects of school life, authentically partnering with the learning community. An Out of School Hours (OOSH) care service operates within the school grounds, with the capacity to host up to 150 children before and after school.

Adamstown Public School is an inclusive and dynamic learning community that thrives on personal best and excellence. The school's vision is underpinned by the core values of Opportunity,



Innovation and Success.

About this job Position Information

Adamstown Public School is located in the vibrant city of Newcastle, situated on spacious grounds that foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. The school proudly serves a diverse community, enriched by a variety of social and cultural backgrounds.

With a growing student population of 470, the school comprises mainstream classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, reflecting a strong and lively multicultural setting. Notably, 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 22% come from language backgrounds other than English.

The school recognises the importance of using data driven, collaborative approaches to ensure that all classes deliver high quality, targeted, and differentiated lessons that support student growth and equity, while identifying and nurturing high potential and giftedness.

Adamstown Public School is a proud member of the Kotara Community of Schools and the Muloobinbah Local Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group.

Adamstown Public School has a very strong relationship with its community, reflected in extraordinary support from parents, families, and friends at all school events. Parents are valued, well informed,



and actively participate in all aspects of school life, authentically partnering with the learning community. An Out of School Hours (OOSH) care service operates within the school grounds, with the capacity to host up to 150 children before and after school.

Adamstown Public School is an inclusive and dynamic learning community that thrives on personal best and excellence. The school's vision is underpinned by the core values of Opportunity, Innovation and Success.

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 policy

Specific Selection Criteria

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

- Demonstrated capacity to balance exemplary classroom practice with complex executive responsibilities, contributing collaboratively to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the School Excellence Plan.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and build teacher

📌 Assistant Principal (Newcastle)
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📍 Newcastle