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About this job
Position Information
Jannali East Public School, is located in the Sutherland Shire with a "country school in the city" atmosphere, has an enrolment of approximately 307 students across diverse backgrounds, including 2% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students and 16% English as an Additional Language/Dialect learners. The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive environment where every student is valued and supported by dedicated staff committed to quality education, continuous improvement, and technology integration. Strong collaboration among staff and active involvement from the School Council and Parents and Citizens Association foster a positive community spirit and additional resources. Student wellbeing and respectful relationships are central, with numerous leadership, arts, and sporting opportunities promoting confidence and engagement. The school emphasises smooth transitions for students within the Heart of the Shire Community of Schools and focuses on improving student growth and attainment through data-driven teaching practices, collaboration, and enhancing students’ sense of belonging.
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 and foster a supportive school environment that prioritises and strengthens student wellbeing, catering to the varied and diverse needs of students to ensure that all students are known, valued and cared for. Strong educational leadership with a student centred approach to drive curriculum innovation and high impact professional learning resulting in improved outcomes for all students. A highly visible, approachable and inspiring leader with success in building positive relationships with staff to collaboratively deliver excellence in education. Demonstrated success in building authentic connections and collaboration with parents, carers, and the wider community to strengthen a culture of productive partnerships in education.
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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