Principal Level P2 - Wakehurst Public School

Educationhq; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wakehurst Public School in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Principal Level P2 to lead a diverse public school of about 400 students. You will champion literacy and numeracy, drive explicit teaching, and implement data-informed interventions while building strong partnerships with families and the P&C.

An unconditional full approval to teach is required; you will oversee staff performance, resource planning, and Aboriginal education initiatives within the NSW Department of Education framework.

Formación

• High level educational leadership to run a complex public school.
• Lead rigorous and inclusive whole-school teaching and learning programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage all levels of the school community.
• Lead staff development to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
• Plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably.
• Lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage a student-centred vision aligned with Our Plan for NSW Public Education.
• Drive sustained whole-school improvement with measurable student growth.
• Build partnerships and foster community engagement to support wellbeing and learning.

Conocimientos

Educational leadership

Whole-school programs

Communication skills

Staff development

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Educación

Full NSW teaching approval

Descripción del empleo

Principal Level P2 - Wakehurst Public School

Wakehurst Public School is a welcoming and inclusive learning community with a current enrolment of approximately 400 students, including 17% from a language background other than English. Strong partnerships with families and the wider community enhance both learning and wellbeing. Parents and carers are warmly welcomed as partners in education, and the active Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) provides vital support for school programs and initiatives. Student wellbeing is a key strength and priority at Wakehurst PS, underpinned by Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and Peer Support. The school is committed to ensuring every student demonstrates growth in literacy and numeracy, with a focus on whole-school practices in explicit teaching, differentiation, and the effective use of data to support learning success and targeted intervention for our students.

About this job

Position Information

Wakehurst Public School is a welcoming and inclusive learning community with a current enrolment of approximately 400 students, including 17% from a language background other than English. Strong partnerships with families and the wider community enhance both learning and wellbeing. Parents and carers are warmly welcomed as partners in education, and the active Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) provides vital support for school programs and initiatives. Student wellbeing is a key strength and priority at Wakehurst PS, underpinned by Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and Peer Support. The school is committed to ensuring every student demonstrates growth in literacy and numeracy, with a focus on whole-school practices in explicit teaching, differentiation, and the effective use of data to support learning success and targeted intervention for our students.

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

• A visible and collaborative leader who has high emotional intelligence and a demonstrated ability to lead a student-centred vision aligned with the priorities of Our Plan for NSW Public Education.
• Proven ability to lead sustained whole-school improvement driving measurable student growth across Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Demonstrated ability to build educational partnerships and foster community engagement to maximise learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students.

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 Principal Level P2 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