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About this job
Position Information
Berinba Public School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community in Yass, just 45 minutes from Canberra, where every learner is known, valued, and supported to grow. With 232 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, our school is grounded in a shared commitment to creating a safe, connected, and forward-thinking environment.
A defining strength of Berinba is our culture of shared leadership. At Berinba, leadership is not confined to position; it is woven into the way staff collaborate, reflect, and lean into the work required to create meaningful change.
Our three Multi-Categorical (MC) support classes highlight our deep commitment to inclusion and equity. Together with our mainstream programs, they form a learning environment where diversity is celebrated and every student including the 18% who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 4% from language backgrounds other than English, has their identity, strengths, and aspirations recognised. We are intentional in fostering culturally safe and supportive spaces that nurture confidence, pride, and a strong sense of belonging.
Across the school, teachers engage in evidence informed practice in Literacy and Numeracy, anchored by explicit instruction, high expectations, and shared accountability. This foundation is enriched by personalised learning pathways that support growth for every student. Staff extend their leadership beyond the classroom through strong, collaborative relationships with families, an active P&C Association, and the Yass Valley Learning Community. These partnerships reflect our belief that authentic collaboration strengthens outcomes and deepens our collective capacity to serve students well.
For more information on our school, please visit http://www.berinba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
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
In addition to the general selection criteria,
· Demonstrated capacity to lead, engage and inspire staff to build a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement.
· Demonstrated expertise to lead evidence based, future focused quality teaching practices to provide enrichment opportunities, differentiated curriculum and maximise learning outcomes for all students within and beyond the school context.
· A highly visible, collaborative and inspiring leader who demonstrates success in building positive relationships and promoting effective partnerships that enhance the wellbeing of students and the school community.
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 P2 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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