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About this job
Position Information
Kenthurst Public School is set in a semi-rural environment in North-West Sydney and has a school enrolment of 160 students. Students come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds with 6.8% identifying as Aboriginal and 20% from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). The school has a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 69. The school is located on Dharug land and engages with DaMurrytoola AECG.
Kenthurst Public School has a combination of highly experienced and early career teachers who are supported through targeted professional learning aligned to new curriculum implementation, explicit teaching, equity and high potential gifted education. There is a continuing focus on delivering excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on every student being supported to continuously improve and achieve their best.
The school values its strong connection with parents and the community and prioritises strong and positive partnerships to ensure the best educational and school experience for students. Students enjoy a variety of sporting, cultural and creative opportunities to provide a range of opportunities.
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,
1. Evidence of strong educational leadership impact aligned to the successful implementation of the Department’s Plan for Public Education priorities.
2. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community that supports a collaborative, productive and positive school culture.
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
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
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