Principal Level P3 - Emerald Hills Primary School (Provisional)

EducationHQ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks a Principal Level P3 for Emerald Hills Primary School to lead the establishment of a new public school with co-located early learning ahead of its opening.

The role commences day 1, term 1 2027, guiding staff recruitment, process creation and collaboration with School Infrastructure to ensure a smooth launch on day 1, term 1 2028, with capacity for 550 students across 27 teaching spaces.

Qualifications

• High level educational leadership to lead a complex public school.
• Lead inclusive whole-school teaching and learning programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Lead staff development and performance improvement across the school.
• Plan systems and manage resources to enhance teaching and learning.
• Lead staff in Aboriginal education policy for equitable outcomes.
• Visionary leadership establishing a strong school culture.
• Grow connections with families, local schools and community organizations to support all students.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment of staff and establish new school processes.
• Work with School Infrastructure to set up facilities and operations.
• Oversee preparation for opening day 1, 2027 and subsequent operations.
• Ensure readiness for term 1 2028 with co-located early learning.

Skills

Educational leadership

Whole school leadership

Communication skills

Staff development

Resource planning

Community engagement

Education

Unconditional teaching approval

Job description

Principal Level P3 - Emerald Hills Primary School (Provisional)

The new primary school for Emerald Hills has commenced early-stage works at Emerald Hills Boulevard in Leppington. Leppington is located within the South Western Sydney Growth Area, one of Sydney’s fastest-growing regions, with significant residential and population growth over the past decade and further growth forecast.

Due to the unique and complex nature of opening a new school, the foundation Principal will be appointed prior to the school opening. This position will be classified at a P3 principal level.

The role will commence day 1, term 1 2027, and the principal will lead and manage all preliminary requirements of establishing a new school with co-located early learning, including recruitment of staff, establishing new processes and working collaboratively with School Infrastructure.

The new primary school with co-located early learning is anticipated to open on day 1 term 1 2028. The project will deliver:

• a new primary school with capacity for 550 children across 27 teaching spaces, including specialist facilities for support classes
• a hall, canteen, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), library, sports field, staff administration hub and dedicated carpark for staff
• co-located early learning.

About this job

Position Information

The new primary school for Emerald Hills has commenced early-stage works at Emerald Hills Boulevard in Leppington. Leppington is located within the South Western Sydney Growth Area, one of Sydney’s fastest-growing regions, with significant residential and population growth over the past decade and further growth forecast.

Due to the unique and complex nature of opening a new school, the foundation Principal will be appointed prior to the school opening. This position will be classified at a P3 principal level.

The role will commence day 1, term 1 2027, and the principal will lead and manage all preliminary requirements of establishing a new school with co-located early learning, including recruitment of staff, establishing new processes and working collaboratively with School Infrastructure.

The new primary school with co-located early learning is anticipated to open on day 1 term 1 2028. The project will deliver:

• a new primary school with capacity for 550 children across 27 teaching spaces, including specialist facilities for support classes
• a hall, canteen, covered outdoor learning area (COLA), library, sports field, staff administration hub and dedicated carpark for staff
• co-located early learning.

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,

1. A visionary leader with high level leadership skills who has demonstrated capacity to establish a strong school culture through authentic engagement, embedding community values into the fabric of the new school.
2. Demonstrated experience in establishing and growing connections with families, local primary and high schools, community stakeholders and organisations to build an inclusive school community supporting the needs of all students.
3. A highly visible, approachable leader who is flexible, responsive, highly adaptable and who is able to build strong processes and practices that lead to outstanding student learning and wellbeing outcomes.
4. A highly experienced educational leader who inspires excellence at all stages of the school excellence cycle, and who has proven experience leading the aspirations of the NSW Plan for Public Education ensuring every student and staff member thrives and has equitable opportunities to belong, learn and flourish.

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 P3 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

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are availablehere.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.