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About this job
Position Information
Jindabyne Public School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual for the position of Principal.
Jindabyne Public School, situated on Monero-Ngarigo land at the gateway to the Snowy Mountains, approximately two hours south of Canberra, is a vibrant and rapidly growing community school. As a newly established school, Jindabyne Public School caters for a diverse student population, currently serving around 280 students, including approximately 3% who identify as Aboriginal, with a planned capacity to expand to nearly 480 students.
Jindabyne Public School celebrates a strong focus on student aspiration, academic success, and the provision of equity and opportunity for all. The school’s unique context provides opportunity for a variety of specialised programs and strong whole school community partnerships support enriched learning experiences and provide meaningful connections to broader perspectives and opportunities. The unique context of this school sees student enrolments increase through winter requiring innovation and collaboration to support student success.
A new preschool facility is currently under construction on-site, which will further extend our comprehensive early childhood education offerings. Our school grounds include modern learning spaces, well-resourced classrooms, and outdoor areas designed to support a broad range of academic, cultural, and recreational activities.
Located in one of Australia’s premier alpine regions, Jindabyne Public School benefits from its close proximity to the country’s most popular ski fields, making it an attractive workplace for educators seeking a balance of professional engagement and outdoor lifestyle. The region offers exceptional opportunities for staff and students alike to engage with unique environmental and sporting experiences, fostering a well-rounded education and strong community spirit. This exceptional natural setting, combined with growing facilities, provides a stimulating and supportive environment in which to work, learn, and lead.
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. Proven ability to establish and sustain trust-based, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaged school culture aligned with the vision and values of the School Excellence Plan and the NSW Department of Education’s strategic priorities.
2. Highly approachable and engaging leader with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills who has capacity to lead a school community purposefully and collaboratively through complex change management in an environment that supports student and staff wellbeing, engagement and success.
3. Proven ability to implement evidence-based teaching and learning practices, including the use of data and explicit teaching pedagogies, to drive continuous improvement in literacy, numeracy, and broader student outcomes.
4. Proven ability to inspire and empower teams by uniting all stakeholders around a clear, compelling vision that enhances student engagement, achievement, and shared ownership of school improvement, through strong, visible, and strategic leadership that builds staff and executive capacity.
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 NSW 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. The department is committed to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children. 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