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About this job
Position Information
Coramba Public School is situated in the regional north coast area of NSW and has a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 130. The school currently enrols 25 students, divided into two classes: a K-2 class and a Year 3-6 class. While enrolment numbers have remained stable over recent years, there has been a significant decline in the past year due to various factors, including limited housing availability in the area, student relocations, and a large Year 6 cohort moving on to high school. Forty percent of students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island, and there are no students from EALD backgrounds.
The teaching staff includes a mix of experienced and early career teachers. The team consists of a teaching principal, an Assistant Principal of Curriculum Instruction who works one day per week, two classroom teachers, and a part-time administration officer.
The school implements Positive Behaviour for Learning, the Berry Street Education Model, and Restorative Practices as part of a holistic approach to student well-being and engagement.
Coramba Public School is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based practices in literacy and numeracy. With support from the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction and other knowledgeable professionals, enhancing teacher capacity is a primary focus of all professional learning opportunities.
Parents and caregivers are supportive and appreciate the school's strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and student well-being.
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 outstanding instructional leadership to drive student growth and achievement in literacy and numeracy through explicit teaching, evidence-based strategies, deep knowledge of students and curriculum, and high expectations for all learners, with the capacity to successfully fulfil the leadership responsibilities of a teaching principal in a small school.
A highly visible and approachable leader who can develop and implement strategic initiatives that build on the strengths of Coramba Public School while leading a shared vision for continuous improvement, innovation and student success.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the school and broader community to preserve and strengthen the personalised, student-centred culture of Coramba Public School ensuring every child is known, valued and supported according to their individual strengths, needs and circumstances.
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