Principal Level P3 - Wamberal Public School

Wamberal Public School has a student population of 482 students, with 20 mainstream and three inclusive education classes. Nine percent of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and seven percent identifying as EALD (English as an Additional Language/ Dialect) The school is a proud member of the Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community and Tuggerah Lakes Principals Network. We work in close partnership with Kuriwa AECG to strengthen student outcomes for our Aboriginal students through culturally responsive practices, meaningful collaboration, and community engagement. Our staff are committed to explicit teaching, high potential and gifted education, and strengthening collaborative teaching practices to drive continuous improvement in student growth and achievement in literacy and numeracy. The school promotes a wide range of well-being practices underpinned by P.B.L. to ensure students have opportunities to thrive, connect and succeed. There is a diverse range of sporting, cultural and creative arts opportunities available for students. The school has an active and supportive school community.

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. Demonstrated ability to lead instructional expertise by building collective efficacy, cultivating a culture of high expectations, and implementing the department’s priorities, to support the success of all students. 

1. Proven ability to provide visible and authentic leadership that builds strong relationships, strengthens culturally responsive partnerships, and creates an inclusive culture that enables every student to thrive.

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 P3 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, 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

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.