Principal Level P1 - Crown Street Public School

Permanent full-time job at Crown Street Public School (Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000BDBO
Closing date October 28, 2026, 1 a.m. (AEST)
Location 356 Crown Street, Surry Hills 2010 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Caterina Conte
0476902978

About this job

Position Information

Crown Street Public School, located in the vibrant inner city suburb of Surry Hills, Sydney, caters to a diverse student population of 283. Our school culture is grounded in connectedness, inclusion, and a strong sense of belonging, fostering collaboration among students, staff, families, and the wider community to support academic achievement and excellence.

Our multicultural community significantly enriches the learning environment, with 35 different languages spoken on site. The Mandarin Chinese Community Language Program plays a vital role in helping students maintain and develop their community language skills. Remarkably, 49% of our students come from a language background other than English. 13% of our students require EALD support, and 1% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We offer a broad range of extracurricular opportunities, including STEM initiatives with a focus on coding and robotics, Information and Digital Technologies, Performing and Creative Arts, Sports and Physical Education, as well as Debating and Public Speaking. Additionally, our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program provides hands on learning experiences that promote healthy eating and environmental awareness.

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the vigilant monitoring of student progress and the provision of responsive support to meet individual learning needs. We place a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, implementing a variety of programs and initiatives throughout the school. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, we actively promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment.

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners and take pride in fostering strong relationships within the local community. We greatly value the vital role parents play in every aspect 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

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

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

 

Strong educational leadership skills to maximise student learning outcomes with proven capacity to drive innovative programs and initiatives and build staff capacity through collaborative leadership and mentoring.
Demonstrated ability to exhibit excellent collaborative and visible leadership skills, which has contributed to supporting a positive culture for the whole school community.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to genuinely engage, maintain and support existing strong partnerships with students, staff, parents and the wider community to enhance student welfare and whole school wellbeing.
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 P1 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, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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