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About this job
Position Information
Premer Public School is a warm, inclusive and dynamic learning community nestled in the village of Premer, located approximately 85 km west of Quirindi and 85 km southwest of Gunnedah, on the traditional land of the Gamilaraay people. Serving a small and diverse student population of 15, ranging from Kindergarten to Year 6 and including 40% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, the school proudly reopened in 2022 after a three-year pause, reigniting educational opportunities within the local community.
We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Principal to lead our passionate team of educators and staff at Premer Public School. Our school is a member of the Mooki Network, fostering collaboration with neighbouring small schools and accessing shared expertise, including support from an Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction.
The successful candidate will champion the school’s core values of respect, responsibility and resilience and cultivate strong partnerships with parents, the local AECG, the P&C and surrounding schools to ensure all students thrive. This role requires a commitment to evidence-based, data-informed teaching practices, with a focus on explicit instruction and foundational skills in literacy and numeracy to drive improved student outcomes.
As Principal, you will nurture an inclusive and supportive school culture where wellbeing and social-emotional learning are prioritised. You will inspire teachers through ongoing professional learning and encourage students to become curious, reflective learners who own their educational journey. The school also offers a rich array of extracurricular opportunities in sport, creative and performing arts and environmental initiatives, as well as a focus on High Potential and Gifted Education principles.
Premer Public School is committed to creating a welcoming environment where every student feels valued and empowered to reach their fullest potential. If you are a compassionate and forward-thinking leader ready to embrace this unique community and drive positive outcomes, we welcome your application.
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 policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.
· Proven ability to develop and implement exemplary classroom teaching practice which delivers high quality learning and improved outcomes for students in multi-age classrooms, whilst meeting the complex demands of leading and managing a school.
· Demonstrated understanding of the intricacies and complexities of working in a small school setting with the capacity to collaborate within the local network to promote school participation, staff development and improved student outcomes.
· Demonstrated strong, visible and committed leadership that has been proven to engage the entire school community and ensures that teaching and learning takes place in a safe and culturally aware environment with high expectations for all students enabling them to connect, succeed and thrive.
· Outstanding capacity to implement inclusive evidence-based wellbeing practices for the whole school community.
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 2017 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 Teaching Principal Level TP1 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, 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.