Assistant Principal - Wagga Wagga Public School

Permanent full-time job at Wagga Wagga Public School (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)

Job Reference 0000B2E9

Closing date November 5, 2025 (AEST)

Location Gurwood St, Wagga Wagga 2650 NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Nada Pokoney 02 69 213 398

About this job

Position Information

Wagga Wagga Public School is located on the land of the Wiradjuri people and has a proud history as the first primary school in the region. Serving around 445 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school promotes an inclusive environment that values diversity, with approximately 11% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 14% from non-English speaking backgrounds. Focused on student wellbeing and academic success, the school uses evidence-based practices to nurture empathetic, independent, and motivated learners. The active Parents and Citizens Association plays a vital role in supporting the school, while a broad range of extracurricular activities enriches students' experiences. The staff, which includes both early career and experienced teachers, fosters a culture of collaboration and high expectations.

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 lead and implement social and emotional learning initiatives to improve student wellbeing and engagement
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of the leadership team to cultivate a positive, high-expectation school culture
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships within the school and across the wider educational community to enhance student outcomes

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 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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.

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