Dareton Public School
General program enquiries (including application status updates) should be directed to the Rural Experience Program team: ruralexperience@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 7814 3820
Eligibility criteria for this placement:
- Permanent employees who hold a substantive position as an Assistant Principal and meet the eligibility requirements in the Rural Experience Guidelines may apply for this placement.
Assistant Principal
Placement level: Assistant Principal
Contact for enquiries: Michael Coleman (Principal), michael.coleman@det.nsw.edu.au, 03 5027 4586
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Placement details
Terms 1 - 4, 2025 (Applicants can request a shorter duration in their application).
The successful candidate will be part of our Executive Team and will work alongside our AP Mentor and AP C&I to further develop quality teaching in all classrooms across all KLAs.
Other elements of the role will include supervision of staff including teachers and support staff, policy review and development, and leadership of a team responsible for an initiative in our School Improvement Plan.
The placement is off class to allow the successful candidate to work closely with teachers in classrooms every day. There is also the possibility for the candidate to bring to fruition a project of their choice related to an area of interest.
Accommodation details
There is teacher housing that may be available in the local towns of Dareton, Wentworth and Buronga. Additionally, there is extensive opportunity to find accommodation in the rural Victorian city of Mildura which is located 20 minutes from our school.
Please note: Teacher Housing availability can depend upon a variety of factors, including vacancy status and potential priority offers to other staff with full time rural appointments. Teacher Housing Authority (THA) may not be able to confirm the allocation of properties until all applications have been received and processed. Applicants are encouraged to discuss property availability directly with THA. Participants of the Rural Experience Program are not eligible for the Housing Rental Subsidy but may rent a property (at market value) through the THA if available.
School details
Dareton Public School is located on the banks of the mighty Murray River in the Sunraysia Network of schools in Far Southwestern NSW. The Victorian rural city of Mildura is 20km away. On the lands of the Barkandji people, 95% of our 65 students identify as Aboriginal. We have embedded culture and language into all aspects of school operations, ensuring a culturally respectful and safe environment for our students, staff and community. For anyone with an interest in learning about Aboriginal Education, culture and language, this placement will provide extensive opportunities for this to occur.
How to apply for this placement
- Refer to the program FAQs as you prepare your application
- Complete the online application form and answer the placement questions:
- What motivated you to apply for the program in general and specifically this placement? (max 600 words)
- What skills and experiences can you bring to the Rural Experience School? Why would you be a good fit for this placement (max 600 words)
- Attach the required documentation to your application:
- Endorsement of Application form (saved as a PDF)
- Resume / CV (maximum 2 pages as a PDF)