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About this job
Position Information
Riverstone High School is a co-educational high school situated in the North-West of Sydney, situated on Dharug Country and is one of four schools forming the Nirimba Collegiate of schools. With a current enrolment of 903 students, the school is experiencing substantial growth as residential developments rapidly expand within the local area.
The cultural demographic of the school has expanded significantly over recent years, with 24% of students now representing a language background other than English and 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This reflects the rich diversity of the local area and school community.
The school enjoys strong ties with its partner primary schools, with our partnership extending beyond typical transition and orientation activities, supporting the learning journey of students throughout their schooling.
At the start of 2021, Riverstone High School welcomed its first senior cohort in 21 years, with Year 11 commencing stage 6 study as part of the Nirimba Collegiate Recalibration. The addition of Year 12 in 2022 restored Riverstone High School as a fully comprehensive co-educational setting, which has been a long-standing goal of the local community. Education provision also includes an Inclusive Education unit made up of 7 classes. The school fosters a high expectation learning culture, catering to the diverse learner population.
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 capacity to lead and articulate an authentic, shared and inclusive vision of high expectations for the school community.
- Demonstrated ability to be a highly visible leader with emotional intelligence and outstanding interpersonal skills that builds relational trust with proven capacity to lead teaching and learning.
- Exemplary leadership skills in continuing to develop a culture of evidence informed decision making, building staff capacity and working side by side with teachers to continually enhance pedagogical practice.
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.
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