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About this job
Position Information
Kooringal Public School is located in Wagga Wagga, in the Riverina in South-Western NSW. It provides learning opportunities for approximately 367 students.
The school is supported by a strong and vibrant culturally diverse community, including 22.5% of students from an Aboriginal Background and 13% from a language background other than English. The school has one support class and also has 10% of students from Defence force families.
In addition to evidence-based strategies to support literacy and numeracy growth and achievement, the school prides itself on supporting the wellbeing of all students. Extracurricular activities in High Potential and Gifted Education, Robotics, Sport, Science, Technology, and Creative and Performing Arts provides students with diverse experiences and opportunities for excellence. A key aspect of our community engagement is the ongoing development of the Kooringal Public School Junior and Concert Bands, which involves close collaboration with the Riverina Conservatorium of Music.
The school values the input from all parents as partners in learning and is supported by a proactive and engaged Parents and Citizens Association and the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
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,
- Strong educational leadership, with the proven capacity to inspire a culture of continual school improvement, utilising evidence-based practice and professional learning to challenge and extend all staff and positively impact student growth and attainment.
- Proven success to implement data informed practices from internal and external sources to lead and develop explicit teaching and learning programs that improve student outcomes.
- Demonstrated capacity to build authentic connections and collaboration with all stakeholders, including the local community, school parents and carers, the AECG, and external agencies, to support student success in all aspects of school life.
- Understanding of the complexities of student wellbeing, with a proven capacity to support staff and lead improvements for all students in partnership with parents and the 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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