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About this job
Position Information
Gol Gol Public School is a rural school situated near the Murray River, 6 kilometres from Mildura, educating 204 students and is part of the Far West Network.
The focus areas at Gol Gol Public School are on strengthening whole-school data analysis to inform teaching practices and assessment strategies. The school is committed to improving student literacy and numeracy. The school aims to provide high-quality learning experiences.
At Gol Gol Public School, the development of every child is valued, striving to create opportunities for success across academic, social, and personal growth. The school facilities include well-maintained grounds and building that continue to benefit from input from the school community.
With a stable and dedicated staff—the school provides a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additional learning support staff ensure that individual student needs are met through differentiated instruction and intervention programs. Our educators are committed to continuous professional development and are focussed on explicit teaching, equity, High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE).
The School offers a diverse range of extracurricular programs, including environmental education, music, band, sporting programs, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, and student wellbeing initiatives. These activities, supported by strong parental and community partnerships including through the P&C Association.
The school places a strong emphasis on cultural responsiveness through school curriculum and the development of the Gol Gol Public School Cultural Immersion Centre.
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,
Proven visible leader who unites the entire school community around a clear, compelling vision and drives the successful execution of a bold, comprehensive school improvement agenda.
Expert leader in evidence-based, innovative teaching and differentiated curriculum that supports and extends diverse learners, with strong skills in fostering a whole-school wellbeing culture that promotes safety, creativity, and critical thinking.
Proven leader in cultivating a professional learning culture that fuels sustained staff development and wellbeing, through evidence-based programs, driving enhanced teaching pedagogy and improved student outcomes.
Strong ability to build authentic partnerships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community—including meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities and the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG)—to advance educational collaboration and improve student learning and wellbeing.
Conditions
Special Notes
Classification Structure for Principals:
The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2020 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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