Principal Level P2 - Tyalla Public School

NSW Police Force; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 195,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyalla Public School in Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast seeks an accomplished leader to assume the principal role. The school provides a modern learning environment with a diverse student body and strong community involvement.

You will drive explicit teaching, curriculum development aligned to NSW priorities, and a comprehensive wellbeing and inclusion program, ensuring every student is known, valued, and supported.

Qualifications

• A highly visible and inspiring leader who builds authentic and trusted partnerships across the entire school community.
• Lead development and implementation of new curriculum and explicit teaching initiatives aligned with NSW Plan for Public Education.
• Experience developing wellbeing systems that promote positive relationships and a safe environment for all students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage whole school teaching and learning programs.
• Develop and implement wellbeing strategies to support student attendance, engagement and safety.
• Plan resources and manage staff performance to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

Skills

Highly visible leader

Curriculum development

Wellbeing systems leadership

Job description

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number

A900158160

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

The total remuneration package will be $217,879.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $192,461.00.

Principal Network

Coffs Harbour

Staffing Area

Clarence/Coffs Harbour

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

9469 2802

Contact School Admin

99999999

Closing Date

04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Tyalla Public School is located in Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Tyalla means place of tall trees and the school is proud of its connection to the environment and community. We have a modern, well-planned learning environment where classrooms are vibrant and well resourced. Staff, parents and the wider community work together to promote school excellence.

We have a strong culture of inclusion, connection and belonging. Our spacious, well-kept sporting fields and play areas welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our enrolment of 250 students includes 36% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students and 10% students who have language backgrounds other than English. This diversity provides a rich cultural environment which is celebrated and valued.

The school has three multi-categorical classes catering for students with a range of mild and moderate disabilities. The K-6 Aboriginal programs support the development of deeper understanding of culture for all students and an affirmation of Aboriginal identity and connection to Country for our Aboriginal students.

The whole school community, including students, staff, parents, members of local AECG and external agencies, were consulted in the development of a thorough situational analysis followed by the development of this Strategic Improvement Plan. Through our situational analysis, we have identified a need to focus on explicit teaching in reading and numeracy with a focus on using data consistently and regularly to support our students achieving at or above state system targets. Further work will need to occur around how teachers can successfully plan for and deliver quality differentiated instruction to students with additional needs, including those identified as high potential and gifted.

We require a systematic approach to wellbeing and attendance to ensure that our students are attending school every day and developing sustainable and resilient wellbeing strategies. The school plan will focus on student growth and attainment, attendance, wellbeing, engagement and quality teaching. Work will take place on developing whole school systems and processes to support student data collection, analysis and reflection. There will be a focus on ensuring teaching and learning programs are explicit and engaging as well as meeting all requirements of the Department of Education and the NSW Education Standards Authority. The school has a responsive intervention program where all students with needs are provided with personalised and timely intervention to close the gap in the early years.

Specific Selection Criteria

• A highly visible and inspiring leader who effectively builds authentic and trusted partnerships across the entire school community, while successfully managing both self and teams to achieve shared goals and improved student outcomes.
• Proven capacity to lead the development and implementation of new curriculum, explicit teaching and writing initiatives aligned with the NSW Plan for Public Education that fosters high expectations to drive measurable improvement in student growth across to Kindergarten to year 6.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining wellbeing systems that promote positive relationships, student support, and a safe environment that ensures every student is known, valued and cared for.

General Selection Criteria

• 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

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.

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

Traditional Custodians

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.