Principal Level P1 - Colo Vale Public School

NSW Department of Education; Colo Vale; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colo Vale Public School, part of the NSW Department of Education, is seeking an established educational leader to drive high expectations and inclusive practice across the school. The role focuses on improving outcomes for all students and strengthening partnerships with families and the local community.

The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive teaching and learning program, manage resources equitably, and uphold Aboriginal education policy commitments.

Qualifications

• High-level educational leadership required to run a complex public school.
• Ability to drive measurable student growth through data-informed practice.
• Proven capacity to build collective teacher efficacy through collaboration and professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of high expectations, equity and inclusion for all students.
• Build and enhance relationships with families, staff and the wider school community.
• Lead whole-school teaching and learning programs to ensure high-quality education.
• Plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably.
• Drive staff development and performance to improve teaching and learning.
• Support Aboriginal education policy outcomes across the school.

Skills

Educational leadership

Data-informed practice

Collaboration

Communication & relationships

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

About the School

Colo Vale Public School is located in the Southern Highlands and serves students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Established in 1882, the school has a current enrolment of approximately 150 students, with around 15% identifying as Aboriginal. The school has strong connections with students and families, the P&C, local Aboriginal Elders and the wider community. Colo Vale Public School is underpinned by the values of responsibility, respect and resilience, with kindness at the heart of its school culture, supported by positive behaviour approaches that promote consistent expectations and student wellbeing. The school is a vibrant and inclusive learning community that embraces fortitude, seeks challenge, inspires innovation and curiosity, and strives for excellence. The school culture is characterised by high expectations, inclusion, wellbeing and strong community partnership. Positive and respectful relationships between students and staff support engagement and learning, while strong partnerships with families, the P&C and the wider community enrich student learning and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria, proven ability to lead a culture of high expectations, equity and inclusion, ensuring every student is supported and challenged, while building staff capacity and strengthening partnerships with families.

Demonstrated capacity to build collective teacher efficacy through collaboration, professional learning and data-informed practice to drive measurable student growth.

A visible, approachable and authentic leader with demonstrated capacity to build relational trust, strengthen engagement and connection, and foster continuous improvement across the whole school community.

1. High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education
2. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs
3. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community
4. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning
5. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning
6. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.

Classification and Remuneration

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2024 details the new principal classification structure based on complexity of schools which commenced in 2016. Please view information on the Classification structure for Principals at https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/salary-and-awards/awards-and-determinations/teachers-award-initiatives#Principal2 The classification and remuneration of our school principals is based on school complexity, as measured through each school’s RAM allocation. As part of the ongoing application of the new structure a review of thresholds and outcomes will occur on an annual basis. The principal classification for this school is Principal Level P1 for 2027. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability.