Assistant Principal - Smithfield Public School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Leadership
Sector
Government
School type
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
1 April 2026
Posted 19 Mar 2026
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517
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
44.4
Teaching FTE
13.2
Non-teaching FTE
948
ICSEA value
24th percentile · Lower SES
82%
EAL/D Background
6%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Smithfield Public School is one of the first national schools established in 1850, located in the Fairfield school area with approximately 586 students enrolled from preschool to year 6. The school serves a highly diverse community with 84% of students from language backgrounds other than English, including over 30 languages represented with Arabic, Assyrian, and Vietnamese being the largest groups, alongside significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation. The school provides comprehensive inclusive education through a preschool, an Opportunity Class, multiple support classes for students with disabilities, an Early Intervention Unit, and hosts a satellite class from ASPECT for students with autism. Smithfield Public School is committed to creating a dynamic, nurturing learning environment based on collaboration, respect, equity and trust, with a school culture centred on inclusion and belonging.
Role description
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Closing Date
01-Apr-2026, 4:00:00 PMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceSmithfield Public School is in the Fairfield school area of the Metropolitan South and West Performance Directorate. It is one of the first national schools established in 1850. There are approximately 586 students enrolled P–6. This includes a preschool, an Opportunity Class, 9 classes for students with disabilities, including an Early Intervention Unit. Smithfield Public School also hosts a satellite class from ASPECT, the governing body for people with Autism. Students come from a diverse range of language backgrounds approximating 84% of the student population. Of these students, 74% have English as an additional language and there are several students who are New Arrivals. The New Arrivals are largely Arabic and Assyrian speakers from Iraq and Syria. Over 30 languages are represented in the school community, with Arabic, Assyrian and Vietnamese being the largest groups. 31 students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait I…