Principal - Complex Needs & Cultural Excellence

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgeware School seeks an experienced educational leader to drive high-quality teaching and learning in a specialised 7-12 setting. You will work with families and stakeholders to advance student outcomes and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a proven track record of leading cultural excellence, collaboration, and strategic school development within a complex educational context.

Qualifications

• High level educational leadership for a complex public school.
• Ability to lead rigorous, inclusive whole-school programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the school community.
• Experience in developing staff and improving teaching and learning.
• Capacity to plan systems and manage resources to enhance teaching outcomes.
• Experience implementing NSW Aboriginal education policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level instructional leadership to build staff capacity and meet system priorities.
• Lead inclusive, trauma-informed practice to improve student outcomes in a specialised setting.
• Cater to students with mental health needs by embedding wellbeing initiatives.
• Foster productive partnerships with families and external stakeholders to support post-school pathways.

Skills

Educational leadership

Public school leadership

Communication skills

Staff performance management

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full approval to teach (NSW Department of Education)

Job description

Edgeware School seeks an experienced educational leader to drive high-quality teaching and learning in a specialised 7-12 setting. You will work with families and stakeholders to advance student outcomes and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a proven track record of leading cultural excellence, collaboration, and strategic school development within a complex educational context.