Principal Level P2 - Appin Public School

Position Information

Appin Public School is a P2 primary school located in a semi-rural community south of Campbelltown, on the road to Wollongong. Positioned within a developing residential growth corridor, the school is anticipating continued enrolment increases as new housing developments shape the local landscape. Currently, the school has an enrolment of approximately 340 students from Kindergarten to Year Six, supported by 23 dedicated teaching staff. Eight per cent of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and nine per cent come from a language background other than English.

Appin Public School is a vibrant focal point of the local community. Our committed staff are highly skilled in meeting the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. The school prides itself on strong, authentic partnerships between staff, students, and families, and maintains a reputation for academic success delivered in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

A strong focus on student wellbeing underpins the school's approach, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. Appin Public School has an active and dedicated P&C and enjoys strong community support.

The school is proud of its rich history and tradition of excellence in sport and the performing arts. The school motto, “Strive to Improve,” reflects the school’s enduring commitment to student growth, high expectations, and fostering resilient, respectful, and lifelong learners prepared for the future.

Selection Criteria

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

1. 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.

2. Demonstrated capacity to build authentic educational partnerships and connections with parents, community and external agencies to maximise learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students.

3. Delivers visible results through data-informed planning, resulting in improved school performance and increased parent confidence in the school’s future growth direction.

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 2 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, 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.