Principal Level P1 - Edgeware School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgeware School in Sydney's inner-west is seeking an experienced principal to lead a diverse, trauma-informed community focused on engaging students and improving learning outcomes. The role requires strategic instructional leadership, staff development, and strong partnerships with families and external stakeholders.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in collaborative practice, cultural cohesion, and evidence-based planning within a complex specialised setting, with the NSW

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high-level educational leadership.
• Ability to lead inclusive whole-school teaching and learning programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience embedding wellbeing initiatives for mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership to improve student outcomes.
• Lead and manage staff performance and development.
• Collaborate with families and external stakeholders.
• Align with NSW Department of Education policies on Aboriginal education.

Skills

Educational leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Teaching qualification

Approval to teach

Job description

Edgeware School is a diverse, supportive and nurturing learning community located in the inner western suburb of Hurlstone Park. It is a specialised 7-12 setting, catering to students diagnosed with mental health disorders and demonstrate anti-social and serious disruptive behaviours. Edgeware draws students from across the metropolitan area and currently has an enrolment of 35 students. 27% students identify as Aboriginal and 25% have EALD backgrounds. Enrolment figures fluctuate to include emergency placements and transitions in and out, including other educational and vocational pathways. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to embody the school’s motto, “Engage, Achieve, Develop,” by prioritising student engagement while delivering quality, explicit teaching tailored to individual needs. Staff work in partnership with families and external stakeholders to provide consistent learning routines, skill building and post school pathways. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and experienced educational leader who can demonstrate a proven track record of leading cultural excellence in collaborative practice, cultural cohesion and student learning outcomes in a complex setting. Approval to teach.

• 1. Demonstrated inclusive, collaborative trauma-informed practice leading continuous improvement for students with complex and diverse needs in an intensive specialised setting
• 2. Proven results in building productive partnerships with the school community and leading strengths-based, individualised planning that responds to individual student context to improve student outcomes
• 3. Proven ability to provide high level instructional leadership to build staff capacity in meeting system priorities articulated in the NSW Department of Education’s Plan for Public Education.
• 4. Demonstrated experience in catering to the needs of students with mental health diagnoses by embedding impactful wellbeing initiatives that allow students and staff to connect, succeed and thrive.

• 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.

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 and 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.

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.

If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. 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 . 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.