Principal Level P3 - West Ryde Public School

EducationHQ; Ryde; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ryde Public School in Ryde NSW invites applications for a Principal Level P3 to lead a diverse, approx. 500-student learning community with strong focus on high-impact teaching and explicit instruction.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, strengthen assessment literacy, and drive school improvement through collaborative practice with staff, families and local partners. Applicants must hold unconditional full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education and

Qualifications

• High level educational leadership to run a complex public school.
• Ability to lead 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.

Skills

Educational leadership

Whole school programs

Communication skills

Staff development

Resource planning

Aboriginal education

Job description

Principal Level P3 - West Ryde Public School

West Ryde Public School is located on the land of the Wallumedegal people, with an enrolment of approximately 500 students with over 83% of students coming from a language background other than English. The school is proud of its cultural diversity, with three community languages being offered to all students in K-6 (Mandarin, Hindi and Korean). West Ryde Public School is an active member of the Ryde Cammeray Local AECG.

The school's aim is to nurture the minds of its students and to nurture the person, keeping students at the centre by focusing on improving student academic performance, high impact and explicit teaching, and having consistent performance measures to demonstrate student growth in reading and numeracy. Staff are committed to ongoing high-impact professional learning through their 'Collaborative Practice Conference' model which strengthens curriculum implementation, assessment literacy and effective classroom practice.

The school offers a broad curriculum with choice and diversity focusing on academic, technological, sporting, creative, performing, social and leadership opportunities and experiences for all students.

With a supportive school community, including an active P&C, West Ryde Public School prides itself on a 'Learning Culture'; with a focus on learning, building of educational aspiration, and ongoing performance improvement throughout the school.

About this job

Position Information

West Ryde Public School is located on the land of the Wallumedegal people, with an enrolment of approximately 500 students with over 83% of students coming from a language background other than English. The school is proud of its cultural diversity, with three community languages being offered to all students in K-6 (Mandarin, Hindi and Korean). West Ryde Public School is an active member of the Ryde Cammeray Local AECG.

The school's aim is to nurture the minds of its students and to nurture the person, keeping students at the centre by focusing on improving student academic performance, high impact and explicit teaching, and having consistent performance measures to demonstrate student growth in reading and numeracy. Staff are committed to ongoing high-impact professional learning through their 'Collaborative Practice Conference' model which strengthens curriculum implementation, assessment literacy and effective classroom practice.

The school offers a broad curriculum with choice and diversity focusing on academic, technological, sporting, creative, performing, social and leadership opportunities and experiences for all students.

With a supportive school community, including an active P&C, West Ryde Public School prides itself on a 'Learning Culture'; with a focus on learning, building of educational aspiration, and ongoing performance improvement throughout the school.

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,
• - Demonstrated ability to work with the school and wider community to plan, deliver and evaluate, evidence-informed teaching strategies for improved outcomes for all students.
• - A high-performing, visible educational leader, with demonstrated capacity to lead an existing culture of high expectations and continuous improvement in teaching practice and student achievement.
• - Evidence of being an authentic and approachable leader who fosters a strong sense of connection, belonging and shared purpose across the school community through genuine engagement, trust, transparency and leading by example.

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 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, visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion