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About this job
Position Information
Bardia Public School is a unique K-6 school, situated in a growth area of South West Sydney, and has a student enrolment of approximately 1020 students. There is a strong culture of engagement due to high quality teaching and learning programs, catering for individual needs, and a supportive school community. Bardia Public School has a Support Unit for students with additional needs. There are two Autism and two Autism IO classes. 72% of students have a language background other than English and 3% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Staff at Bardia Public School pride themselves on a positive and welcoming school culture. Dedicated staff are a mix of experienced and early career teachers. The school deeply values collaboration, taking a team approach in implementing data informed practices, explicit teaching and differentiated learning. Innovative learning hubs enable all classrooms to engage in team teaching within flexible learning spaces, for high quality curriculum delivery including catering for students who are high potential and gifted. Over the next four years, the School Excellence Plan is committed to the success of all students and the broader community. In line with the NSW Plan for Public Education, the school's focus will ensure that every student learns, grows and belongs in an equitable and outstanding education system. By focusing on academic excellence the school is embedding explicit teaching practices and evidence informed research to deliver continuous improvement. The school strives to cultivate dynamic partnerships that enhance student voice and a sense of belonging for students and their families through collaborative engagement and shared responsibility. The school's journey towards excellence ensures it provides a safe and inclusive environment that celebrates the strength of its vibrant, diverse and multicultural community. For further information please visit the school website: https://bardia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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. An empowering leader with high emotional intelligence who is experienced at leading and nurturing a diverse school community drawing on the qualities of integrity, authenticity, courage and compassion.
2. A forward thinking and consultative leader, who drives a high expectations culture and is able to articulate and execute a shared vision of excellence.
3. Proven impact as a credible instructional leader with the ability to leverage relationships across the school and wider community to benefit all students including those who are high potential and gifted.
4. An exemplary leader who can capably build a strong school culture that enhances belonging for all, leading to agency, effective partnerships and successful transitions.
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 P3 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.