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About this job
Position Information
Mount Hunter Public School, with a current enrolment of 32 students, is a semi- rural school located in the Camden Network of schools. The strong reference to being a 'Family School' has transcended the Mount Hunter Public School philosophy through its 165-year history, and through its core values of strong family relationships and support.
The two strong threads within the school plan focus on whole school improvement in literacy and numeracy, and the school community working collaboratively to support the wellbeing of all. Each area has attained success with students improving their proficiency levels across the literacy and numeracy domains, and high community engagement contributing to improvement measures across the attendance and wellbeing domains. The school community has high aspirations for all students, academically, socially and emotionally.
The school staff consist of a teaching principal and two dedicated and enthusiastic teachers. The school-based funding allows for the extra teacher to supplement teaching and learning across the stages as well as extra support of a SLSO to sustain our small class sizes. The school employs an extra School Administration Officer (SASS staff) one day per fortnight to assist with student wellbeing, WHS and community relations. Mount Hunter Public School staff are an experienced staff and stability in staff is high.
The school works closely with local businesses and volunteer organisations and is committed to a strong focus on whole school community participation, with parents being active partners in their children's learning. The use of school grounds supports community events and contributes to the school ethos of 'Small School - Big Opportunities'.
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.
Highly visible, approachable leader with outstanding interpersonal skills. emotional intelligence and strong communication practices to foster a positive school environment that supports student and staff wellbeing, community engagement and success
Proven ability to lead and manage collaborative partnerships with staff, students, parents/carers and a wide range of external agencies to improve individual student learning and transition outcomes within a small school community.
Drives a culture of high expectations and evidence-informed practice that ensures every student receives a rich, differentiated learning experience.
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.