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About this job
Position Information
Mulwala Public School is a small rural school situated on the northern shores of the Murray River and Lake Mulwala, opposite Yarrawonga in Victoria. Located on the lands of the Bpangerang people, the school integrates their culture, history, and language into its learning programs. It operates two multi-stage classes (K-2 and Years 3-6) and a multi-categorical K-6 class, offering personalised and differentiated learning to meet each student's individual needs.
The school fosters a happy, caring, and supportive environment that encourages students to strive for excellence academically and beyond. It emphasises quality teaching in literacy and numeracy, supported by digital resources and explicit instruction. Mulwala Public School also offers programs in creative arts, sport, leadership, and enrichment to support whole-child development.
The school’s student mantra is: 'A Mulwala Jarmbie is a good friend, a responsible learner and an active citizen.'
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.
Expertise to lead data driven, research-based, quality explicit teaching practices to provide enrichment opportunities, differentiated curriculum and maximise learning outcomes to address the diversity of all learners.
Demonstrated resilience as a visible, approachable leader to build authentic connections and collaboration with staff, parents, community and external agencies to strengthen a culture of productive educational partnerships to enhance learning, wellbeing, attendance and engagement for all students.
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.