Principal Level P3 - Narranga Public School

NSW Government; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is inviting applications for a Principal position at Narranga Public School in Regional NSW. The school serves around 650 students from diverse backgrounds with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, arts and sport, and a supportive community.

You will lead staff, implement evidence-informed teaching, and champion high expectations for every learner. Reporting to the region and aligning with the School Excellence Plan, you will drive school improvement, foster a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong, visible and strategic leadership to drive school improvement.
• Understanding of inclusive education and diverse school communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to build partnerships.
• Ability to lead staff toward high expectations and excellence in education.
• Experience coordinating resources and planning for school programs.
• Commitment to Aboriginal education policy and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement and change through effective systems and processes.
• Foster inclusive education and cohesive culture across Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Build strategic partnerships with the school community.
• Inspire and model a culture of high expectations for staff and students.
• Plan systems and manage resources to enhance teaching and learning.

Skills

Educational leadership

Inclusive education

Communication skills

Strategic partnerships

High expectations

Resource planning

Job description

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900160426

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $248,436.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $219,681.00.

Principal Network Coffs Harbour

Staffing Area Clarence/Coffs Harbour

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0492810590

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

The school serves families in the western area of Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast. With around 650 students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. There is a focus on strong literacy and numeracy foundations, alongside rich opportunities in the arts, sport and creative learning. Dedicated staff and supportive families work together to create a safe, engaging and respectful environment where every child can thrive.

Narranga Public School staff are committed to empowering every student to learn, grow and belong within a culturally responsive, equitable and high-quality education system grounded in high expectations and excellence. They prioritise student wellbeing and foster emotional, social and physical development, enabling students to become confident, resilient and responsible citizens who value diversity and contribute positively to their community.

Teaching and learning is driven by evidence-informed practice, with explicit teaching and high potential and gifted education strategies embedded across all curriculum areas to support every student, every day. They foster student engagement by nurturing joy, curiosity and a love of learning, inspiring students to be active, motivated and self-directed learners. Students excel across all academic areas, including literacy, numeracy, and the performing arts and sports. There is established strong partnership, with students, staff, parents, carers and the wider community to maximise student growth, attainment and engagement.

Specific Selection Criteria

Demonstrated strong, visible and strategic leadership that builds staff and executive capacity to lead improvement, innovation and change through the implementation of effective systems, processes and practices focused on driving school improvement and the achievement of the School Excellence Plan.

Demonstrated capacity to lead with a deep understanding of inclusive education, fostering a cohesive and collaborative culture across a diverse Kindergarten to Year 6.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively to effectively build strategic partnerships and enhance relationships amongst the wider school community.

Demonstrated capacity to lead, inspire and model a culture of high expectations for staff, students and the community, which promotes highly effective educational practices and inspires confidence in Public Education.

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

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 P3for 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

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