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About this job
Position Information
Wee Jasper Public School is situated in the Goodradigbee Valley 90 km north-west of Canberra and 60 km south-west of Yass. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes a strong sense of belonging, where students feel safe, valued, and cared for. The current enrolment is four students. The intimate nature of the school contributes to high-quality, personalised learning experiences, which are supported by rigorous expectations for intrinsic motivation and achievement. The school prioritises connections between students, their learning, and the community, fostering positive relationships throughout.
As the heart of the community, the school has a long-standing tradition of strong support and camaraderie. The community's geographical isolation results in close-knit, respectful relationships, and the success of the school is widely cherished and celebrated. The school enjoys exceptional community backing, which ensures the provision of a wide variety of educational and extracurricular opportunities.
The collaborative process of curriculum planning integrates high-quality teaching, planning, delivery, and assessments to address the full spectrum of student learning needs. A coherent, sequential, and developmental program across all Key Learning Areas assists teachers in developing learning plans that build upon students' prior knowledge and abilities, avoiding unnecessary repetition of concepts.
To ensure continual improvement for every student, teacher, and leader, we collaborate to share and acquire expertise in evidence-based teaching practices. This enables the ongoing planning, development, and refinement of teaching and learning programs that are compelling, relevant, and appropriately challenging for all learners.
For more information on our school, please visit http://www.weejasper-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
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.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead, engage and inspire staff to build a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise to lead evidence based, future focused teaching practices to maximise learning outcomes for all students within and beyond the school context.
• A highly visible and engaged leader who enhances the wellbeing of students and the school community through the promotion of strong, effective partnerships.
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.