Principal Level P2 - Lawrence Hargrave School

Permanent full-time job at Lawrence Hargrave School (Warwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000B21S
Closing date February 18, 2026 (AEST)
Location Station St, Warwick Farm 2170 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Maribel Perugini
0476 562 793

About this job

Position Information
Lawrence Hargrave School for Special Purposes (SSP), is located in Warwick Farm. The school provides educational programs for 63 students in year 7 to 12 who have mild intellectual disability, complex behaviours and a recognised mental health condition. Approximately 51% of students identify as Aboriginal, 15% are in OOHC and 22% require EAL/D support.
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, succeed, and flourish in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. As a connected community of learners, educators, and families, we foster a culture built on care, resilience, and excellence. Grounded in equity and integrity, ensuring that all students are valued, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to preparing our students with the skills, mindset, and character to thrive and adapt with confidence in an ever-changing world.
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, 

  • How have you balanced impactful instructional leadership with the need for trauma-informed and wellbeing-focused leadership? Demonstrate how you have led the delivery of evidence-based curriculum differentiated for students with intellectual disability and behaviour difficulties.

  • With 90% of students identified as LBOTE and over 51% of students identified as Aboriginal, how would you strengthen cultural responsiveness in the school with and for all stakeholders? Describe the types of initiatives and their impact in serving the academic, social and emotional needs of students and the aspirations of parents and the community within this context.  
  • How would you differentiate and lead professional development for all staff to ensure high-quality leadership, teaching and consistency of learning for all students? How would you differentiate these professional experiences to meet the needs of staff and students?
Conditions
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
 
 
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 2025 and 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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

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