Principal Level P1 - Crown Street Public School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Street Public School in Surry Hills, Sydney, seeks an outstanding leader to serve as Principal Level P1. The school values inclusion, language diversity (35 languages) and a strong community partnership with families and local organizations.

The successful candidate will inspire learning, support wellbeing, and drive high standards across teaching and learning. Approval to teach is required, and applicants should demonstrate senior leadership, ability to mentor staff, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Unconditional full approval to teach is required.
• Strong educational leadership skills to maximise learning outcomes.
• Proven ability to collaborate and lead across the school community.
• Ability to build staff capacity through mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a complex public school focused on high quality education.
• Lead inclusive whole-school teaching and learning programs.
• Develop high level communication and interpersonal relationships within the school community.
• Oversee staff performance and development to improve teaching and learning.
• Plan resources and systems to support teaching and learning.
• Guide staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and ensure outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Skills

Educational leadership

Collaborative leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Staff mentoring

Change management

Policy implementation

Education

Full approval to teach

Job description

Crown Street Public School

Crown Street Public School, located in the vibrant inner city suburb of Surry Hills, Sydney, caters to a diverse student population of 283. Our school culture is grounded in connectedness, inclusion, and a strong sense of belonging, fostering collaboration among students, staff, families, and the wider community to support academic achievement and excellence. Our multicultural community significantly enriches the learning environment, with 35 different languages spoken on site. The Mandarin Chinese Community Language Program plays a vital role in helping students maintain and develop their community language skills. Remarkably, 49% of our students come from a language background other than English. 13% of our students require EALD support, and 1% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We offer a broad range of extracurricular opportunities, including STEM initiatives with a focus on coding and robotics, Information and Digital Technologies, Performing and Creative Arts, Sports and Physical Education, as well as Debating and Public Speaking. Additionally, our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program provides hands on learning experiences that promote healthy eating and environmental awareness. Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the vigilant monitoring of student progress and the provision of responsive support to meet individual learning needs. We place a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, implementing a variety of programs and initiatives throughout the school. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, we actively promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners and take pride in fostering strong relationships within the local community. We greatly value the vital role parents play in every aspect of school life.

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria, Strong educational leadership skills to maximise student learning outcomes with proven capacity to drive innovative programs and initiatives and build staff capacity through collaborative leadership and mentoring. Demonstrated ability to exhibit excellent collaborative and visible leadership skills, which has contributed to supporting a positive culture for the whole school community. Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to genuinely engage, maintain and support existing strong partnerships with students, staff, parents and the wider community to enhance student welfare and whole school wellbeing.

• High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education
• Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community
• Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning
• Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning
• 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. 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. Classification Structure for Principals: 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 2026. 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 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.

For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.