Expression of Interest Ellerston Public School - Primary Principal

Expressions of interest are invited from teachers interested in a career opportunity relieving in the position of Primary Principal from 27 January 2017 to 7 April 2017 (Term 1, with the possibility of an extension). The position with be located at:

Ellerston Public School School Road Ellerston NSW 2337

Ellerston Public School is situated in picturesque surroundings 69 km north-east of Scone in the Upper Hunter, with an anticipated enrolment of 25 students in 2017. The school is very well resourced with an extremely supportive P and C. Ellerston Public School is part of a strong small schools' collegial network and is also part of the Wollemi Network. Ellerston has a strong focus on enhancing quality teaching practices, especially in literacy and numeracy, and has a focus on incorporating technology into learning. Rental accommodation in a nearby village is available. This is a teaching/administrative role.

An expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than 4 pages in length should be submitted to Mark Young, Director, Public Schools NSW, Wollemi Network at [email protected] by 4pm on Friday, 2 December 2016.

Selection criteria

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

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

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

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

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

Capacity to lead staff in implementing the departments Aboriginal education policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

One of the referees listed must be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor for non-school-based staff. Expressions of interest must not exceed 4 A4 pages and require the signature of the applicant’s current principal or supervisor.

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