Principal Level P1 - Oaklands Central School

EducationHQ; Oaklands; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EducationHQ in Oaklands, NSW, seeks a Principal Level P1 to lead Oaklands Central School, a small rural K-12 community. You will drive high-quality teaching, inclusive programs, and strong partnerships with families and local agencies to support student growth.

The role requires a full NSW teaching approval, strategic resource management, staff development, and commitment to Aboriginal education outcomes, while guiding the school through RAM-based classification changes under NSW Education.

Qualifications

• 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

Job description

Principal Level P1 - Oaklands Central School

Oaklands Central School is in a rural community located in the Riverina, approximately 120km from Albury. It provides an educational setting for 38 students from K to 12, 17% Aboriginal background. Our students are from the immediate township, outlying farms, and other nearby towns. Luceat Lux Vestra (Let Your Light Shine) is the school motto and reflects the school's core beliefs, that every student has the strength to thrive and shine.

Oaklands Central School is part of the Riverina Access Partnership which includes 5 other schools across the Riverina and provides access to a broad curriculum for our Stage 6 students.

The Primary department has strong connections with our local primary schools. Staff work together providing a number of educational excursions, broadening the knowledge, and understanding of our students K to 6.

The school has excellent facilities which include well maintained grounds, a comprehensive library and access to high quality technology devices to support student learning. Every student from K to 12 has access to a school laptop to support their learning.

In addition to the academic opportunities, the school provides a broad range of activities including the performing arts, leadership and sporting experiences.

At Oaklands Central School, they pride themselves on the close relationships with the families who support the school. The school works in partnership with a variety of partners, including Student Representative Council, Parents and Citizens Association (P&C), Federation Council and local businesses.

About this job

Oaklands Central School is in a rural community located in the Riverina, approximately 120km from Albury. It provides an educational setting for 38 students from K to 12, 17% Aboriginal background. Our students are from the immediate township, outlying farms, and other nearby towns. Luceat Lux Vestra (Let Your Light Shine) is the school motto and reflects the school's core beliefs, that every student has the strength to thrive and shine.

Oaklands Central School is part of the Riverina Access Partnership which includes 5 other schools across the Riverina and provides access to a broad curriculum for our Stage 6 students.

The Primary department has strong connections with our local primary schools. Staff work together providing a number of educational excursions, broadening the knowledge, and understanding of our students K to 6.

The school has excellent facilities which include well maintained grounds, a comprehensive library and access to high quality technology devices to support student learning. Every student from K to 12 has access to a school laptop to support their learning.

In addition to the academic opportunities, the school provides a broad range of activities including the performing arts, leadership and sporting experiences.

At Oaklands Central School, they pride themselves on the close relationships with the families who support the school. The school works in partnership with a variety of partners, including Student Representative Council, Parents and Citizens Association (P&C), Federation Council and local businesses.

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

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Visible and strong educational leadership with the proven capacity to inspire a culture of continual school improvement in a K-12 rural school, utilising evidence-based practice, and demonstrating capacity in leading operational and curriculum provision.
• Demonstrated ability to be an inspirational and collaborative educational leader who builds authentic staff capacity and executive leadership to positively impact student growth and attainment.
• Understanding of the complexities of student wellbeing with a proven capacity to support staff and lead improvements for all students in partnership with parents and community.

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 Teaching Principal Level TP2 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