Principal Level P2 - Nimbin Central School

Educationhq; Nimbin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimbin Central School seeks a Principal Level P2 to lead a K-12 community of approximately 213 students in a sub-tropical hinterland, fostering diversity, creativity and critical thinking. The role focuses on high-quality teaching, strategic management and collaboration with staff, families and the wider community.

Applicants must hold full approval to teach and demonstrate capacity to implement NSW Department of Education policies, including Aboriginal education outcomes.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach in NSW Department of Education.
• Demonstrated leadership in a K-12 setting.
• Ability to engage staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-quality teaching and learning across a K-12 context.
• Develop and monitor staff performance and professional learning.
• Plan and manage resources to support teaching and learning equitably.
• Engage with local community, families and external stakeholders.
• Implement the Department's Aboriginal education policy to improve outcomes.

Skills

Educational leadership

Whole-school programs

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Approval to teach

Job description

Principal Level P2 - Nimbin Central School

Nimbin Central School is a K-12 school located 31kms from Lismore and 34kms from Kyogle in a sub-tropical hinterland on the far north coast, sharing a rich cultural connection with the Widgibal people of the Bundjalung nation. There are approximately 213 students at the school including 18% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population. The school is well resourced and has dedicated staff that know, value and care for all students. The school values diversity, creativity and critical thinking and fosters a culture of collaboration and consultation between staff, students and the wider community.

About this job

Position Information

Nimbin Central School is a K-12 school located 31kms from Lismore and 34kms from Kyogle in a sub-tropical hinterland on the far north coast, sharing a rich cultural connection with the Widgibal people of the Bundjalung nation. There are approximately 213 students at the school including 18% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population. The school is well resourced and has dedicated staff that know, value and care for all students. The school values diversity, creativity and critical thinking and fosters a culture of collaboration and consultation between staff, students and the wider community.

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,

• Strong educational leadership with the proven capacity to inspire a culture of continual school improvement in a K-12 school, utilising evidence-based initiatives, collaboration and the NSW Plan for Public Education to positively impact student growth and attainment.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead initiatives targeted at sustaining and growing whole school culture, including student and staff wellbeing, to ensure that every person is known, valued and cared for in a central school environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to build authentic connections and communication with all stakeholders including the local community, school families, AECG and external agencies to support student success in all aspects of school life.

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 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 P2 for 2026 and also 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