Deputy Principal - Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus

NSW Police Force; Tuncurry; On-site; AUD 179,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education's Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus is seeking a Deputy Principal to lead teaching, wellbeing and school improvement for Years 7–10. The role emphasises effective communication, strategic planning and staff development.

You will work with families, communities and external partners to deliver high expectations and inclusive education, with a strong focus on student wellbeing and engagement across campus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage complex daily priorities with effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead and develop staff through high-impact professional learning and evidence-informed practices.
• Strong leadership to build relational trust and inspire collaborative teams to improve student outcomes.
• Commitment to inclusive whole-school initiatives focusing on wellbeing and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching, learning and wellbeing across Years 7–10.
• Develop and implement school improvement plans and professional learning for staff.
• Collaborate with families, Aboriginal communities and external partners to enhance student opportunities.
• Ensure resources are planned and allocated to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Educational leadership

Staff development

Job description

Job Description - Deputy Principal - Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus (0000BEY8)

Deputy Principal - Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus - 0000BEY8

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900159669

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $203,159.00. This position attracts a base salary of $179,255.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus

Staffing Area Taree

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Sally Chad

Contact Phone number 02 6555 0500

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus is one of three campuses that constitute Great Lakes College. Our campus is for students in years 7-10. We deliver a comprehensive and responsive curriculum for students in Stage 4 and Stage 5. Through agreement with the Senior Campus of Great Lakes College, we facilitate early commencement of Stage 6 subjects to provide a responsive and flexible education pathway for individual students. Our diverse curriculum offering is further strengthened by access to Vocational Education Training with external Registered Training Organisations and the provision of a Trade Training Centre on site.

We have an Supported Learning Unit containing six classes. Students with additional learning needs have access to specialised learning for intellectually mild, moderate and severe cognitive disability. We also provide support through a multicatergorical class for students with additional emotional and cognitive needs.

Situated on the lower Mid North Coast of NSW, the school is built on the traditional lands of the Worimi people and 20% of our students identify as First Nations people. The Gathang language is the first language spoken in the area. An additional 2% of our student population has a language background other than English.

Specific Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to proactively manage the complex and competing daily priorities of the school using effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and emotional intelligence to deliver school excellence.

2. Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop staff through high-impact professional learning and innovative, evidence-informed practices that strengthen teaching quality, improve student learning outcomes and foster a culture of high expectations.

3. Highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relational trust, develop leadership capability and inspire collaborative teams to critically reflect on practice, embrace change and maintain a collective commitment to high expectations and improved student outcomes.

4. Proven capacity to lead inclusive whole school initiatives that strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and achievement, while working collaboratively with students, families, Aboriginal communities and external partners to enhance educational opportunities and student success.

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

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 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. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.