Principal Level P3 - Halinda School

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Halinda School is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) school located on Dharug land in Whalan within the Mount Druitt Network. The school serves a diverse community within a predominantly low socio-economic context. With 19 established classes and an additional class to be established in 2027, the school currently serves an enrolment of 117 Kindergarten to Year 12 students including 20 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and 38% where English is as an Additional Language or Dialect. Students have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, many of whom also experience secondary disabilities including physical, sensory and health impairments, autism spectrum disorder, diagnosed mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours. They are placed at Halinda School through the placement panel process. Halinda School is committed to creating optimal learning conditions where every student can reach their full potential. A critical focus of the school is providing families with comprehensive support to navigate educational planning and access support services, which is embedded in School Excellence planning. With many recent Year 12 graduations, the school’s enrolment is moving towards a K-6 majority. The 2024-2027 School Excellence Plan focuses on student growth in communication, literacy, and numeracy, promoting positive wellbeing and engagement, enhancing attendance and strengthening pathways to community inclusion. The community shares high expectations, fostering an emotionally safe environment where students and families feel a strong sense of belonging, support, and care. As a Cohort B school, in 2027, Halinda School will complete an External Validation process to inform a new School Excellence Plan 2028-2031. Halinda School is located within an educational precinct, adjacent to key partners including Kimberwalli, the Henry Parkes Equity Resource Centre and Madang Avenue Public School. The school falls within Pemulwuy local AECG.

Halinda School is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) school located on Dharug land in Whalan within the Mount Druitt Network. The school serves a diverse community within a predominantly low socio-economic context. With 19 established classes and an additional class to be established in 2027, the school currently serves an enrolment of 117 Kindergarten to Year 12 students including 20 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and 38% where English is as an Additional Language or Dialect. Students have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, many of whom also experience secondary disabilities including physical, sensory and health impairments, autism spectrum disorder, diagnosed mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours. They are placed at Halinda School through the placement panel process. Halinda School is committed to creating optimal learning conditions where every student can reach their full potential. A critical focus of the school is providing families with comprehensive support to navigate educational planning and access support services, which is embedded in School Excellence planning. With many recent Year 12 graduations, the school’s enrolment is moving towards a K-6 majority. The 2024-2027 School Excellence Plan focuses on student growth in communication, literacy, and numeracy, promoting positive wellbeing and engagement, enhancing attendance and strengthening pathways to community inclusion. The community shares high expectations, fostering an emotionally safe environment where students and families feel a strong sense of belonging, support, and care. As a Cohort B school, in 2027, Halinda School will complete an External Validation process to inform a new School Excellence Plan 2028-2031. Halinda School is located within an educational precinct, adjacent to key partners including Kimberwalli, the Henry Parkes Equity Resource Centre and Madang Avenue Public School. The school falls within Pemulwuy local AECG.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. A consultative leader with highly developed interpersonal skills who fosters a safe, inclusive environment and actively nurtures staff participation, voice, and wellbeing.

2. A highly visible, community and student-centred leader who builds positive relationships with families, and partners with parents and carers to plan and achieve aspirational learning goals.
3. A system leader with a deep understanding of the Plan for NSW Public Education who collaborates with key educational partners to meet the needs of the whole child in order to enhance the education and life outcomes of students and their families.
4. An expert in special education able to connect with, and contribute to, the broader special education community, with demonstrated ability to lead a high expectations culture driven by a belief that every student can learn while maintaining a focus on current evidence-based practices.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. A consultative leader with highly developed interpersonal skills who fosters a safe, inclusive environment and actively nurtures staff participation, voice, and wellbeing.

2. A highly visible, community and student-centred leader who builds positive relationships with families, and partners with parents and carers to plan and achieve aspirational learning goals.
3. A system leader with a deep understanding of the Plan for NSW Public Education who collaborates with key educational partners to meet the needs of the whole child in order to enhance the education and life outcomes of students and their families.
4. An expert in special education able to connect with, and contribute to, the broader special education community, with demonstrated ability to lead a high expectations culture driven by a belief that every student can learn while maintaining a focus on current evidence-based practices.

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 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 and Principal Level P3 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

Classification Structure for Principals:

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 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 and Principal Level P3 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

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.