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About this job
Position Information
Tower Street Public School is located in the suburb of Panania and is part of the Bankstown Principal Network. The school has an enrolment of approximately 160 students across six mainstream classes. In 2024, the school established three support unit classes to further strengthen its inclusive educational provision. Approximately 58% of students come from language backgrounds other than English, while 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Tower Street Public School is a welcoming and inclusive learning community where every student is supported to achieve success. The school has a strong focus on delivering high-quality literacy and numeracy programs that foster engaged, active and successful learners. The school is highly regarded within the local community for its outstanding extracurricular opportunities and strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
The staff comprises a blend of experienced and early career teachers who work collaboratively to create a positive, supportive and high-quality teaching and learning environment. Staff are committed to continuous improvement and to meeting the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of all students.
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 ability to build staff capacity through collaborative leadership and mentoring, to implement high-quality differentiated literacy and numeracy programs using evidence-based practices and effective data analysis to maximise student learning outcomes.
Proven ability to implement, lead and strengthen student wellbeing and learning support programs and practices to support and engage a diverse student community via positive partnerships, collaboration and transparent communication with parents and all stakeholder groups.
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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