Job Description - Assistant Principal - Avoca Beach Public School (0000BFSE)
Assistant Principal - Avoca Beach Public School - 0000BFSE
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Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900160392
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Avoca Beach Public School
Principal Network Brisbane Water
Staffing Area Central Coast
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number 43821416
Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date
18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Avoca Beach Public School is a high performing K-6 primary school located on the Central Coast of NSW, serving a diverse population of 462 students, including 19 students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Our dedicated team, comprising a Principal, four Assistant Principals, an Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, along with teaching, support, and administrative staff, works collaboratively to foster an enriching educational environment across 18 classes.
We take pride in our strong connections with the local community, reinforced by a genuine partnership with the Parent and Citizen Association (P&C), which facilitates a safe, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for all students. Our commitment to enhancing educational outcomes and promoting positive wellbeing is evident in our collaborative efforts within the Kincumba Learning Community. We value our consultative relationship with the Aboriginal community and work closely with the Tjudibaring Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).
Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, anchored in the core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best, is integral to our school culture. Avoca Beach Public School adopts a holistic approach to student wellbeing, prioritising open and constructive communication between staff, students, and families. We offer a diverse range of academic, cultural, music and sporting programs designed to meet the varied needs of our students, fostering opportunities for them to excel. Our school boasts a proud history of achievements in various domains, including sports, debating, public speaking, music, and the arts.
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary: Demonstrated high-level leadership and expertise in managing Learning Support Teams within a school setting, including the strategic coordination and delivery of support services to enhance student learning outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in overseeing Kindergarten teaching teams, including planning, supporting curriculum delivery and implementing explicit teaching practices that enhance student engagement and improve student outcomes.
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.
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
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please let us know. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
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