Deputy Principal - Georges River College Penshurst Campus

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Georges River College Penshurst Campus in Sydney seeks an inspirational school leader to oversee student wellbeing and behavioural programs within a high-performing, inclusive environment. You will work with staff, families and the wider community to build capacity, implement evidence-informed teaching, and drive continuous improvement.

The role anchors equity and Aboriginal education commitments. The NSW Department of Education supports diverse backgrounds and offers opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead wellbeing and behaviour management with high expectations.
• Expertise in building staff capacity for inclusive practices across diverse learners.
• Collaborative leadership to foster partnerships with students, staff, families and community.
• Ability to drive school improvement using data to monitor impact and outcomes.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Aboriginal education policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and drive improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Design inclusive teaching programs with strong curriculum and student welfare.
• Provide educational leadership to manage performance of individuals and teams.
• Communicate effectively to engage students, staff and parents.
• Plan and manage resources to support teaching and learning.
• Uphold Aboriginal education policy commitments.

Skills

Wellbeing leadership

Staff development

Collaborative leadership

Data-driven improvement

Job description

Georges River College Penshurst Campus (enrolment approximately 542 students, 78% Language Background Other Than English – LBOTE) is a dynamic, high-performing and inclusive comprehensive secondary school, completing its transition to full co-education in 2027. The school has a culturally and linguistically diverse student population and a strong reputation for academic excellence, high expectations and outstanding student achievement. The school is committed to evidence-informed practices, explicit teaching and continuous school improvement. A strong focus on literacy, numeracy, high potential and gifted education, and differentiated learning ensures that all students are challenged, supported and empowered to achieve their personal best. Georges River College Penshurst Campus provides a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, positive behaviour and engagement. The establishment of an Inclusive Education Support Class in 2027 further strengthens the school's commitment to meeting the diverse learning needs of all students. The school offers a broad range of academic, creative, cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities, fostering student voice, belonging and personal growth. A collaborative and committed staff, strong community partnerships and a culture of high expectations underpin the school's ongoing pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes. In addition to the general selection criteria,

Key selection criteria

• Proven ability to lead complex student wellbeing and behaviour management processes, maintaining high expectations and fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
• Demonstrated expertise in building staff capacity to implement evidence-informed teaching and inclusive practices that meet the diverse learning needs of all students, including students with disability, neurodivergent students and high potential and gifted learners.
• Highly developed collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to build trust, foster collective responsibility and high expectations, and strengthen productive partnerships with students, staff, families and the wider school community.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead evidence-informed school improvement through the effective analysis and use of data to identify priorities, monitor impact and drive measurable improvements in student learning, wellbeing, engagement and achievement.

Highlighted Responsibilities

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

Application Requirements

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. 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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above.

Application Guidelines and Support

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage . Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here . To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.