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About this job
Position Information
Caniaba Public School is a small rural school located in the Northern Rivers of NSW. The school is 8 km from Lismore and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Caniaba Public School has 2 multi stage classes with a current student enrolment of 26. The school has a strong relationship with the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) and the wider community.
At Caniaba Public School the staff create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered. There is a strong focus on Berry Street Education values and evidence-based practices to support students in developing strong social skills, emotional regulation, confidence and a sense of responsibility alongside their academic growth. Each student is supported to reach their full potential, preparing them for lifelong success and meaningful community engagement.
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. Within the dual role of the teaching principal and high-performing classroom teacher, demonstrate a proven ability to lead the implementation of curriculum, differentiation and assessment practices across multi stage classes, to improve outcomes for all students.
2. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated capacity to build strong, proactive relationships with colleagues, parents and community members, managing complex and sensitive conversations, and strengthening confidence within a diverse school community.
3. Demonstrated evidence of success creating positive and continually improving learning cultures through the implementation of trauma informed practices along with strong and clear wellbeing systems.
Conditions
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
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.