Principal Level P2 – Nimbin Central School

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimbin Central School in Regional NSW invites applications for Principal Level P2. This role emphasizes strong educational leadership, school improvement, and wellbeing across a K-12 setting. You will guide staff, students and families toward excellence within NSW public education frameworks.

The successful candidate will lead rigorous teaching programs, manage resources, and foster authentic connections with the local community and external agencies to support student success.

Qualifications

• Strong educational leadership with the proven capacity to inspire continual school improvement in a K-12 setting.
• Ability to lead initiatives sustaining whole school culture and wellbeing.
• Capacity to build authentic connections with stakeholders and community.
• Ability to lead and manage development and performance of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor high quality teaching and learning programs across the school.
• Drive evidence-based initiatives aligned with NSW Plan for Public Education.
• Foster collaboration, wellbeing, and supportive relationships among students, staff and families.

Job description

Principal Level P2 – Nimbin Central School – 0000BDQG
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Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900158574

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $217,879.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $192,461.00.
School Name Nimbin Central School
Principal Network Richmond
Staffing Area Lismore
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Jackie Nilon
Contact Phone number 02 9202 9270
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Nimbin Central School is a K-12 school located 31kms from Lismore and 34kms from Kyogle in a sub-tropical hinterland on the far north coast, sharing a rich cultural connection with the Widgibal people of the Bundjalung nation. There are approximately 213 students at the school including 18% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population. The school is well resourced and has dedicated staff that know, value and care for all students. The school values diversity, creativity and critical thinking and fosters a culture of collaboration and consultation between staff, students and the wider community.
Specific Selection Criteria Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Strong educational leadership with the proven capacity to inspire a culture of continual school improvement in a K-12 school, utilising evidence-based initiatives, collaboration and the NSW Plan for Public Education to positively impact student growth and attainment.

2. Demonstrated capacity to lead initiatives targeted at sustaining and growing whole school culture, including student and staff wellbeing, to ensure that every person is known, valued and cared for in a central school environment.

3. Demonstrated capacity to build authentic connections and communication with all stakeholders including the local community, school families, AECG and external agencies to support student success in all aspects of school life.
   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

4. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs

5. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community

6. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning

7. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning

8. 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 P2 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, 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

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 please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.