Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre

Position Information

The Royal National Park Environmental Education Centre (RNPEEC) is a NSW Public School, one of 24 Environmental and Zoo Education Centres recognised as leaders in environmental and sustainability education. The school is located in the Royal National Park in the Sutherland Shire Sydney and sits on the land of the Dharawal speaking peoples. Excursions take place in a variety of natural and cultural locations including woodland, rainforest, coastal, mangroves and heathland within the Royal National Park and surrounding areas.

The school aims to foster in students an appreciation of the environment, strengthen their connection with it, and develop a sense of responsibility for its future through authentic, curriculum-based fieldwork experiences.

RNPEEC maintains strong partnerships with schools, the Environmental and Zoo Education (EZEC) network and Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).

Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary and/or secondary:

• A highly visible, approachable leader who demonstrates outstanding management and leadership skills with the ability to lead evidence informed practices.
• Outstanding collaborative leadership to enhance and develop partnerships with a range of stakeholders beyond schools.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop, lead and deliver field work programs across a range of K-12 subject areas with a focus on sustainability, cultural and environmental initiatives.
• Excellence in teaching for sustainability and success in differentiating for the needs of all students; high potential and gifted, special needs and students from diverse backgrounds.

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 2022 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 TP1 for 2025 and Teaching Principal Level TP1 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

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.