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About this job
Position Information
Condell Park High School (CPHS) is a comprehensive co-educational school located in Bankstown with a Support Unit for students with Autism. The school serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population of approximately 904 students, 92.5% LBOTE, representing more than 40 language backgrounds. 79.1% of students require support for EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect).
The school prides itself on delivering a differentiated and inclusive curriculum that meets the learning needs of all students while fostering a connected community that promotes high aspirations and future-focused opportunities. The school motto, 'The Future is Ours,’ highlights this commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
CPHS offers a well-balanced, holistic curriculum with a wide range of academic, vocational and sporting initiatives. The school's pedagogical context is driven by its commitment to providing quality education to its school community and to bridging the equity gap, equipping students to become future global citizens. The school's core focus is to implement and embed programs that pursue excellence with a focus on high-potential and gifted education.
Strong links with Western Sydney University, Sydney University and the University of NSW provide students with unique opportunities to experience on-campus tertiary programs and navigate a clear pathway to higher education.
The school's support unit provides a nurturing and structured setting for students with disabilities. These students participate in all school activities, reflecting the school's inclusive philosophy. The support unit is well recognised for its educational programs and links with the business community.
CPHS is currently undergoing significant refurbishment to secure up-to-date facilities for students, teachers and the community. The upgrade will include 16 new permanent classrooms and core facilities, a new school hall, the refurbishment of existing classrooms and the removal of temporary demountable classrooms.
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
In addition to the general selection criteria,
A highly experienced educational leader who inspires excellence and has proven experience leading the aspirations of the NSW Plan for Public Education, ensuring every student and staff member thrives and has equitable opportunities to learn, grow and belong.
Proven ability to strategically lead and drive whole-school continuous improvement within a culture of high expectations and to seek out, leverage and evaluate pedagogical reform through evidence informed practice.
Demonstrated capacity to proactively communicate and authentically engage with the entire school community in ways that are culturally sensitive with a strong commitment to strengthening valuable partnerships with parents and the wider community.
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in leading inclusive education initiatives that support students with diverse learning needs, including students with disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to high-quality learning and transition opportunities.
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 P4 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
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.