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About this job
Position Information
St Marys South Public School is a vibrant school where opportunities for students to grow and develop are valued by staff, parents/carers and the broader community. The school has an enrolment of 317 students, 9% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. A comprehensive curriculum catering for differences in achievement and ability is provided to students. Effective literacy and numeracy programs are complemented by co-curricular programs in the Arts, student leadership and sport. St Marys South Public School has a committed and professional staff, ranging from early career through to highly experienced. Parents and carers value education and welcome opportunities to partner with the school, for cultural events as well as curriculum connections.
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, proven ability to be a collaborative, approachable and visible leader with outstanding personal and interpersonal skills. Highly effective educational leadership skills with a proven ability to model instructional leadership and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead staff in providing inclusive learning environments which meet the varied needs of all student. Demonstrated ability to lead a culture of enhancing school/home/community connections, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers. Demonstrated ability to lead staff to develop students’ social, emotional, physical and creative growth.
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/principal-classification-structure-faqs
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 2024 and also for 2025.
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.