Principal Level P4 – Mudgee High School

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 164,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mudgee High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, seeks a Principal to lead curriculum, staff and community partnerships with a focus on equity and high expectations. The role requires coordination across school systems and Aboriginal education initiatives.

The successful candidate will drive strategic planning, manage resources, and ensure compliance with NSW Education policies while overseeing the school's programs and community engagement.

Qualifications

• High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school.
• Strong collaboration with staff, community and Aboriginal education groups.
• Ability to drive inclusive, high-expectation student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage whole-school teaching and learning programs.
• Engage with stakeholders to build trust and partnerships.
• Align school improvement priorities with community needs.

Skills

Educational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full teaching approval

Job description

Principal Level P4 – Mudgee High School – 0000BF4M
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Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900159805

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $259,196.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $229,288.00.
School Name Mudgee High School
Principal Network Mudgee
Staffing Area Bathurst
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Lance Cooper
Contact Phone number 0460318430
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Mudgee High School, Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI 115), was established in 1916 as a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school and sits in the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. Mudgee is situated in the Central West of NSW with the school located within the Mudgee CBD and a member of the Mudgee Principals’ Network. The school’s enrolment is 803 at the commencement of 2026 including a Support Unit with nine classes, with students from diverse socio–economic backgrounds, including 20% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 2% of students speaking English as a second language or dialect (EALD).

The school has strong ties with the Aboriginal community and a close association with the Mudgee Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). It has continued to enjoy the support of the Mudgee community including its businesses, the school’s partner primary schools, and Mudgee TAFE. The school regularly hosts practicum teachers in training from Charles Sturt, New England, Newcastle and Wollongong Universities.

There is a sustained focus on explicit teaching and learning strategies that promote student growth and equity. High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) opportunities for students in all four domains.

The school has a proud tradition of providing quality and highly successful programs in the creative arts, sport and extra curricula activities. It also prides itself on developing safe, respectful and responsible learners in an innovative and inclusive environment.

The school values the input of community members through the Parents and Citizens’ Association.
Specific Selection Criteria Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. A highly collaborative, consultative, and dynamic leader committed to engaging all stakeholders to build trust and genuine partnerships, demonstrating an authentic commitment to fostering and sustaining a positive, culturally responsive environment for all communities.

2. An approachable and accessible instructional leader with demonstrated capacity to drive an inclusive student centric culture of high expectations that aligns with the NSW Plan for Public Education.

3. A strategic and community-minded leader actively connecting school improvement priorities with the needs, strengths and aspirations of the local community, visibly advocating for equity and opportunity for all.

4. Highly developed interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy, emotional intelligence and a supportive leadership approach that is focused on evaluative practice for school excellence.
   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

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

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

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

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

9. 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 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