Principal Level P1 - Vincentia Public School

Position Information

Vincentia Public School (enrolment 250 students, 20 Aboriginal students) is located on the traditional lands of the Wandiwandian people in the Bay and Basin area on the South Coast of NSW. The school's strategic directions clearly articulate the path to student growth and attainment. A high-expectations culture supports continuous improvement, coaching and mentoring supports explicit teaching that leads to improvement of practice, and the implementation of the new curriculum supports student growth and performance in literacy and numeracy.

The school encourages students to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Many students are keen participants in inter-school sporting competitions and the Premier's Sporting and Reading Challenges. The school offers other opportunities such as Code Club each week, a choir which performs at special events, public speaking competitions and an active Student Representative Council.

Close connections between the school, home and other partners create an environment where every student can thrive. The local Aboriginal community works closely with the school to build understanding and share language and culture with all students. The school collaborates with other schools in Bay and Basin Learning Community, and the proximity to Vincentia High School enables the schools to work together guiding students from Kindergarten to Year 12. There is an active and innovative Parents and Citizens Association, along with additional assistance for the high proportion of Defence families in the form of a Defence Mentor.

Selection Criteria

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Highly visible, strategic and reflective leadership with an authentic commitment to realising school improvement through explicit teaching practices that lead to sustained student growth
2. Proven ability to maintain and foster a high expectations environment driven by high performing staff and aspirational students
3. Demonstrated success in developing genuine collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to strengthen educational partnerships that enhance the school's standing within the Bay and Basin learning community and provide greater opportunity for students
4. Capacity to build a diverse and inclusive school through the delivery of equitable evidence-based initiatives that support student and staff wellbeing

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 policy 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 2020 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 Principal Level P1 for 2025 and Principal Level P1 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, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, 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.