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About this job
Position Information
Mawarra Public School is located in Elderslie, within the Camden local government area, and has an enrolment of 417 students across 17 mainstream classes and three Autism support classes. The school has 40 Aboriginal students and is situated on Dharawal land.
The school is guided by the core values of being a learner, respect, responsibility and safety. Mawarra Public School is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and high-quality education that supports the academic, social, emotional and cultural development of every student.
A strong focus on evidence-informed teaching, high expectations and continuous improvement underpins curriculum delivery. Staff engage in ongoing professional learning and collaborative inquiry to strengthen teaching practice and improve student outcomes. Guided by the School Excellence Plan, the school's strategic priorities focus on strengthening formative assessment to improve teaching and learning, while enhancing student engagement, inclusion and investment in learning. Mawarra Public School fosters a culture of inspiring excellence through differentiated learning that supports every learner, including students with high potential and gifted abilities, to achieve personal excellence.
Student wellbeing is central to the school's work. Evidence-informed wellbeing practices and Positive Behaviour for Learning are embedded across the school, creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where students are known, valued and cared for. Strong partnerships with families and an active P&C further enrich learning and contribute to a connected and engaged school community. Students also benefit from a broad range of opportunities in sport, creative arts and leadership, with achievement recognised and celebrated in ways that build confidence, engagement and a culture of excellence.
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,
1. Highly visible, approachable leader with outstanding interpersonal skills. emotional intelligence and strong communication practices to foster a positive school environment that drives engagement and success.
2. Leads with integrity and presence, ensuring confidence in school direction through inclusive decision-making and celebration of shared achievements.
3. Drives a culture of high expectations and evidence-informed practice that ensures a rich, inclusive, differentiated learning experience.
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