Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Upper Lansdowne Public School

NSW Department of Education; Upper Lansdowne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks a Teaching Principal Level TP1 for a small rural school. You will lead teaching and learning across the whole school and drive high-quality education, guiding staff performance and development to improve student outcomes.

Applicants must hold unconditional full approval to teach and demonstrate capacity to address enrolment challenges in a resource-limited rural setting, with strong community engagement. WWCC clearance is required as part of the application.

Qualifications

• Unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.
• Ability to lead and manage a complex public school focused on delivering high quality education.
• Experience leading inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with capacity to engage the school and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level educational leadership and manage staff performance to improve teaching and learning.
• Lead development and performance of staff to improve student outcomes.
• Plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning.
• Lead staff in implementing departmental Aboriginal education policies and ensure quality outcomes.

Education

Full teaching approval

Job description

Upper Lansdowne PS is a small rural school situated 24 km from Taree. The school enjoys a family-orientated atmosphere and strong sense of community. "Friendship and Learning" underpins the school's holistic educational experience, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also thrive socially and emotionally within a supportive community. Our vision is to establish a focused, collaborative, and data driven culture that upholds high expectations for all students. Through ongoing professional development, we will cultivate a community of educators who are committed to continuous improvement, thereby ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed an thrive in their educational journey. This advertisement is for a TP1 Teaching Principal position.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Approval to teach infants and/or primary
• Proven ability to develop and implement targeted programs or initiatives that address enrolment challenges and improve student retention
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and adaptability when working in a small rural school setting with limited resources
• Understanding and appreciation of the unique needs of rural communities and the role of the school within that community

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 policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

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.

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 Teaching Principal Level TP1 for 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, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( [e-mail] ) or visit NSW 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 available here . 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. For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.