Principal Level P1 - Blaxland Public School

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Blaxland Public School, located in the Lower Blue Mountains, is a small, highly valued community school with an enrolment of approximately 150 students, including 8% who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school is recognised for its welcoming and inclusive culture, strong community connections and commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential. The recent establishment of a Multi-Categorical (MC) support class further strengthens the school's capacity to meet the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of its students.

A dedicated staff, comprising experienced and early career teachers, is committed to high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices that promote student achievement and engagement. The school values High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE), with a strong emphasis on creative and performing arts and rich extracurricular opportunities, including choir, dance, sport and a newly established concert band.

As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, Blaxland Public School fosters a safe and supportive environment through consistent expectations and positive relationships. The Grow Your Mind program further supports emotional literacy, resilience and student wellbeing. Inclusion, student voice and a strong sense of belonging underpin the school's culture.

The school enjoys strong partnerships with its highly engaged Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) and the Ngarra Wingarru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). Staff, families and the wider community work collaboratively to celebrate diversity and ensure every student is supported to learn, grow and succeed.

Entry on duty for the successful applicant is Day 1, Term 1, 2027.

Blaxland Public School, located in the Lower Blue Mountains, is a small, highly valued community school with an enrolment of approximately 150 students, including 8% who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school is recognised for its welcoming and inclusive culture, strong community connections and commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential. The recent establishment of a Multi-Categorical (MC) support class further strengthens the school's capacity to meet the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of its students.

A dedicated staff, comprising experienced and early career teachers, is committed to high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices that promote student achievement and engagement. The school values High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE), with a strong emphasis on creative and performing arts and rich extracurricular opportunities, including choir, dance, sport and a newly established concert band.

As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, Blaxland Public School fosters a safe and supportive environment through consistent expectations and positive relationships. The Grow Your Mind program further supports emotional literacy, resilience and student wellbeing. Inclusion, student voice and a strong sense of belonging underpin the school's culture.

The school enjoys strong partnerships with its highly engaged Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) and the Ngarra Wingarru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). Staff, families and the wider community work collaboratively to celebrate diversity and ensure every student is supported to learn, grow and succeed.

Entry on duty for the successful applicant is Day 1, Term 1, 2027.

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

Demonstrated dynamic educational leadership in building teacher capability through high impact professional learning to effectively implement evidence-informed pedagogy, including explicit teaching and high potential and gifted education, fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement to achieve measurable growth for every learner.

Demonstrated strategic leadership in embedding evidence-informed approaches to student wellbeing, voice and agency, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students are empowered to shape their learning, actively contribute to school improvement, and experience a strong sense of belonging and engagement.

A highly visible, approachable and experienced leader with outstanding interpersonal skills who builds trust, empowers staff and fosters an accountable collaborative school culture to drive sustained school improvement.

Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain authentic partnerships with parents, carers, Aboriginal communities and the wider school community, fostering positive relationships, shared responsibility and a strong sense of community connection to support student learning and school improvement.

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

Demonstrated dynamic educational leadership in building teacher capability through high impact professional learning to effectively implement evidence-informed pedagogy, including explicit teaching and high potential and gifted education, fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement to achieve measurable growth for every learner.

Demonstrated strategic leadership in embedding evidence-informed approaches to student wellbeing, voice and agency, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students are empowered to shape their learning, actively contribute to school improvement, and experience a strong sense of belonging and engagement.

A highly visible, approachable and experienced leader with outstanding interpersonal skills who builds trust, empowers staff and fosters an accountable collaborative school culture to drive sustained school improvement.

Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain authentic partnerships with parents, carers, Aboriginal communities and the wider school community, fostering positive relationships, shared responsibility and a strong sense of community connection to support student learning and school improvement.

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

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

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 2026 and 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

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 2026 and 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

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.