Principal Level P1- The Entrance North (Prov) School

The Entrance North (Provisional) School is a newly established specialised school located on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The school sits on Darkinjung land in a beachside location and is a member of the Kuriwa Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. The school was previously a campus of Glenvale School and has 48 students, consisting of 8 classes, 4% of students identify as Aboriginal and 15% have English as an Additional Language.

The school caters to students from 4 years of age up to the end of Year 12. Classes are small, with 6 to 8 students, each supported by an inclusive education teacher and a School Learning Support Officer. The school provides tailored individual education programs designed for students with a broad range of disabilities. Most students have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, with many experiencing multiple disabilities.

Staff at The Entrance North (Provisional) School are highly skilled in supporting students with disabilities, and work with external providers, agencies and families, to support and develop the potential of every child in a safe, supportive and engaging environment.

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

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

1. An inspirational, collaborative educational leader who demonstrates high expectations and the ability to build staff and executive capacity to drive improvement through evidence informed strategies and innovation.

2.Demonstrated expertise and proven success in supporting students with significant disability and complex behaviour support needs.

3.Capacity to lead and embed culturally safe and responsive practices that affirm Aboriginal identity, foster a sense of belonging, and ensure inclusive, strength-based learning environments for all students, especially Aboriginal students, families, staff and community, in a complex school setting.

4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to enhance collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and a wide range of external agencies, to improve student learning, wellbeing and post-school outcomes.

Classification Structure for Principals:

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2024 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 2027. 

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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion