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About this job
Position Information
Stroud Road Public School is a small rural school on the traditional land of the Worimi people. Stroud Road is situated 8 kilometres north of Stroud and 40 kilometres south of Gloucester on 'The Bucketts Way'. Students come to school from homes based in the township of Stroud Road and from rural holdings in the surrounding area.
Stroud Road Public School is set on well–maintained grounds and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school has one full–time Teaching Principal and a current enrolment of 9 students. We pride ourselves on working with each student to develop individualised learning goals supported by personalised teaching programs. These programs take into account the academic, physical, social and emotional needs of each child. The school is well-resourced with students having 1:1 access to a wide variety of technologies.
Stroud Road Public School enjoys strong, positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community. The community works together to provide a safe, happy and supportive environment where quality education builds a solid foundation for future growth and success. Students develop confidence, co–operation, resilience, responsibility and a desire for lifelong, future focused learning.
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.
- Exemplary Instructional Leadership skills in the areas of literacy and numeracy with a focus on explicit teaching.
- Capacity to undertake the teaching, leadership and administrative/ management roles of a Teaching Principal.
- Ability to lead and drive a culture of continuous improvement underpinned by research-informed pedagogy and high expectations.
- Capacity to lead in relation to Aboriginal community and education, driving programs and initiatives to achieve high quality outcomes and an understanding of Aboriginal culture for both Aboriginal students and the wider 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 2025 and Teaching Principal Level TP2 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.