Deputy Principal Secondary - Alexandria Park Community School

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

Job Reference 0000B2A0

Closing date November 12, 2025 (AEST)

Location Park Rd, Alexandria 2015 NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Debra Lade 02 9698 1967

About this job

Position Information

1. Alexandria Park Community School is a proud and vibrant Kindergarten to Year 12 community school. There are currently over 1300 students; approximately 54% of students are from families with language backgrounds other than English and 16% are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. The school has an Opportunity Class in Year 5 and Year 6,  a Selective Stream in Year 7 to Year 10 for high potential and gifted students and support classes in Primary and High school. Alexandria Park Community School is an innovative, inclusive and culturally nourishing school that celebrates learning, belonging and diversity. We prepare students for successful futures by working in partnership with families and the wider community. Opportunities and excellence are supported by our quality educational environment informed by collaborative pedagogical practice. High expectations are embedded in an inspiring learning culture in which every student is known, valued and cared for.

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,

• Proven high-impact leadership in school operations, with strong communication, organisation and management skills to oversee complex daily functions in a large and diverse school setting
• Proven ability to collaborate with the executive team to effectively initiate, lead and monitor the implementation of the schools' strategic directions and whole school programs
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex wellbeing and behaviour matters, fostering engagement, attendance and a positive culture inclusive of the whole student body
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills to lead and support staff, foster collaboration, and build a positive, high-expectations culture within the whole school community.

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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