Principal Level P1 - Edgeware School

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 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.

About this job

Position Information

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.

General Selection Criteria

• 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.

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

• 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.

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

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 athttps://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, visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion