Teaching Principal Level TP2 - Barwon Learning Centre

Permanent full-time job at Barwon Learning Centre (Moree, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000BCAN
Closing date September 9, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Carol Avenue, Moree East 2400 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Dan van Velthuizen
6757 3030

About this job

Position Information

Barwon Learning Centre is a specialised regional resourced SSP providing Intensive Learning Support Behaviour (ILSB) and Intensive Learning Support Mental Health (ILSMH) for students in Years 4 to 12. These programs are specifically designed to support students experiencing disruptive behaviour and mental health challenges.

Our trauma-focused approach is grounded in developing trustworthy, respectful relationships with students, families, and the wider school community. We prioritise cultural awareness to create an inclusive and supportive environment that acknowledges and respects the diverse backgrounds of our students.

Barwon Learning Centre offers tailored educational programs focused on literacy, numeracy, social and emotional development, and self-regulation skills. Our aim is to re-engage students positively in their learning journey and support their successful transition back to their base schools.

We work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and base schools through individualised transition plans and ongoing progress reviews, ensuring each student’s unique needs are met with care and expertise.

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.
 

  1. Experience and/or approval to teach special education and/or experience in catering for students with complex needs including trauma, behaviour and mental health.
  2. Evidence of capacity to lead and develop trusting, positive and inclusive partnerships with external agencies, the local AECG, and the wider community to support student needs.
  3. Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with local schools in the development of effective transition processes to support and develop improved student engagement, a culture of whole school improvement and inclusion. 

 

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 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

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