Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Urana Public School

NSW Government; Urana; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Urana Public School in regional NSW seeks a Teaching Principal Level TP1 to lead as a strong educational leader and community partner. You will balance classroom instruction with complex administrative duties while guiding curriculum delivery across the Narrandera network.

The role demands proactive, visible leadership, collaborative culture, and a commitment to equity and high-quality literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students. A full approval to teach is required.

Qualifications

• High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education.
• Ability to lead and manage 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 policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire, and support staff with strong interpersonal and communication skills, balancing classroom teaching and complex administrative responsibilities as a teaching principal, while leading and fostering a culture of strong collaboration in curriculum delivery.
• Demonstrated capacity to be a proactive, approachable and visible leader with a commitment to promoting the school profile and building authentic connections with parents, carers, and the wider community to strengthen a culture of productive partnerships in education.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-trust school culture, using authentic student voice to inform decision-making, strengthening staff collective responsibility for equity to support student wellbeing.
• Proven capacity to lead with an evaluative mindset and a focus on evidence informed practices to improve the learning of all students and build the capability of all staff at Urana Public School and the surrounding small schools and in the Narrandera Network.

Skills

Educational leadership

Staff development

Communication skills

Resource planning

Aboriginal education

Job description

Job Description

Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Urana Public School (0000BDKA)

Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Urana Public School - 0000BDKA

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number

A900158425

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $168,946.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $149,059.00.

School Name Urana Public School

Principal Network Narrandera

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0269373809

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

07-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Urana Public School is located on Wiradjuri land, in southern NSW in the Riverina region, in the small rural township of Urana. There are currently 8 student enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Urana Public School regularly joins with other nearby small schools and central schools to participate in carnivals, performances, workshops and other activities. We pride ourselves in providing diverse opportunities including sports gala days, science fairs, camps, musical performances and excursions.

The school community is focused on providing students with as many new experiences as possible in order for each individual child to discover their unique talents and to grow and develop as a whole person. There is also a strong focus on the delivery of high-quality literacy and numeracy teaching and learning activities in order for students to achieve excellence.

Specific Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.

• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire, and support staff with strong interpersonal and communication skills, balancing classroom teaching and complex administrative responsibilities as a teaching principal, while leading and fostering a culture of strong collaboration in curriculum delivery.
• Demonstrated capacity to be a proactive, approachable and visible leader with a commitment to promoting the school profile and building authentic connections with parents, carers, and the wider community to strengthen a culture of productive partnerships in education.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-trust school culture, using authentic student voice to inform decision-making, strengthening staff collective responsibility for equity to support student wellbeing.
• Proven capacity to lead with an evaluative mindset and a focus on evidence informed practices to improve the learning of all students and build the capability of all staff at Urana Public School and the surrounding small schools and in the Narrandera Network.

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 policies 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 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

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here .To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

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