Teaching Principal Level TP2 - Fassifern Public School

. Position Information Fassifern Public School is a small school in Lake Macquarie West on Awabakal land. It is a dynamic and caring educational environment providing students with access to quality teaching and learning within a diverse and balanced curriculum. We have three mainstream multi–stage classes, and various part-time specialist teachers, including an Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction, and a designated Learning and Support Teacher. We work within a proud Aboriginal community. 25% of our students identify as Aboriginal. Our school has a strong community bond, and this continues to grow. Each student in the school is seen as an individual, worthy of value and care, and the curriculum is planned accordingly, catering for each child's needs. Commitment to learning is valued as is commitment to each other's success. Staff, parents, families, and the community strive to provide a positive learning environment for all students, based on realising each child's individual potential for learning and achieving. We value individualised learning that caters for specific needs, with a strong emphasis on positive recognition of all students. Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary. 1. Demonstrated successful school leadership experience in creating a school culture that is focused on learning, built on educational aspiration and performance improvement in partnership with the entire school community. 2. Proven ability to lead the collective responsibility for student learning and success, which is shared by parents and students informed by sound holistic information about each student's wellbeing and learning needs in consultation with parents. 3. Demonstrated strong, visible and present leadership that has been proven to engage the entire school community and ensures that teaching and learning takes place in a safe and culturally aware environment with high expectations for all students enabling them to connect, succeed and thrive. 4. Proven ability to develop and implement exemplary classroom teaching practice which delivers high quality learning and improved outcomes for students, whilst meeting the complex demands of leading and managing a school. 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 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/principal-classification-structure-faqs 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 2025. 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 (dandidet.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 .

Location: New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 3/1/2025