Principal Level P2 - Midtown Macquarie Park New Primary

Permanent full-time job recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)

Job Reference 0000B2D4

Closing date November 5, 2025 (AEST)

Location Mahogany Ave, Macquaurie Park NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Stacey Exner 131536

About this job

Position Information

The Midtown Macquarie Park New Primary School (provisional name only) is currently being constructed at Macquarie Park. The new school build is expected to be open on Day 1, Term 1 2027 and will serve the community of Macquarie Park. This role is to commence Day 1, Term 1 2026 with all the preliminary requirements of establishing a new school, new staffing, new processes and working collaboratively with the community and School Infrastructure NSW. The new primary school is designed to serve the rapidly growing number of local families in the area and will cater for up to 750 students. Due to the unique and complex nature of opening a new school, the foundation Principal will be appointed prior to the school opening. This principal position will be renumerated at a P2 level, which is based on preliminary analysis of enrolment projections. The principal classification may be subject to change when student enrolments are completed.

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

Specific Selection Criteria

Demonstrated deep understanding of department policies and systems with proven capacity in developing whole school processes and leading contemporary, evidenced based teaching and learning practices.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to genuinely engage, maintain and support strong partnerships with students, staff, parents/carers and the wider community to enhance student and whole school wellbeing.

Proven ability to enhance and build staff capacity through collaborative leadership and mentoring to implement high-quality differentiated curriculum using effective data analysis to maximise student learning outcomes to build life-long learning.

Proven capacity to lead and drive a positive culture of inclusion for a diverse student enrolment through consultation and authentic connections with students, staff, parents, carers and community.

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 P2 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.