Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Cassilis Public School

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Cassilis Public School is a small rural school located within the village of Cassilis, in the Upper Hunter area with a current enrolment of 13 students across all stages of learning.The school has rich connections to country and is proudly situated on the lands of the Wiradjuri nation.

The school has a well-established history in the area for providing quality education since 1875. 2025 was a significant milestone year for Cassilis Public School, with the school celebrating 150 years of school pride, community spirit and excellence in education.

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive learning environment in which its students access high-quality educational programs focusing on the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy. Cassilis Public School also provides a diverse range of unique opportunities and extra-curricular activities. All students strive to achieve the school's core values of ‘Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be a Learner’.

The teaching and support staff are committed to building positive relationships and an ethos of life-long learning. Collaborative and collegial practices contribute to a positive learning environment.

Cassilis Public School is part of the Mudgee Principal Network and the Cudgegong Learning Community and benefits from strong collaborations with both the Mudgee, Wambuul-Macquarie and Upper Hunter Small School networks. Through these learning alliances, students are provided with valuable social and educational opportunities.

Cassilis Public School is a small rural school located within the village of Cassilis, in the Upper Hunter area with a current enrolment of 13 students across all stages of learning.The school has rich connections to country and is proudly situated on the lands of the Wiradjuri nation.

The school has a well-established history in the area for providing quality education since 1875. 2025 was a significant milestone year for Cassilis Public School, with the school celebrating 150 years of school pride, community spirit and excellence in education.

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive learning environment in which its students access high-quality educational programs focusing on the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy. Cassilis Public School also provides a diverse range of unique opportunities and extra-curricular activities. All students strive to achieve the school's core values of ‘Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be a Learner’.

The teaching and support staff are committed to building positive relationships and an ethos of life-long learning. Collaborative and collegial practices contribute to a positive learning environment.

Cassilis Public School is part of the Mudgee Principal Network and the Cudgegong Learning Community and benefits from strong collaborations with both the Mudgee, Wambuul-Macquarie and Upper Hunter Small School networks. Through these learning alliances, students are provided with valuable social and educational opportunities.

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

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to authentically engage and build strong, collaborative partnerships with parents, staff, network schools and key stakeholders, driven by a shared commitment to enhancing student learning and wellbeing, while actively promoting and strengthening public education within a rural community.

• Capacity to demonstrate experience as an instructional leader who inspires staff to cultivate a culture of expertise in classroom practice with a clear focus on explicit teaching, literacy and numeracy inclusive in designing and implementing individualised education programs that effectively drive improved student outcomes across diverse multi-age/multi-stage classroom settings

• Proven experience in designing and implementing innovative programs and strategies that broaden academic, cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in a small school setting.

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

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to authentically engage and build strong, collaborative partnerships with parents, staff, network schools and key stakeholders, driven by a shared commitment to enhancing student learning and wellbeing, while actively promoting and strengthening public education within a rural community.

• Capacity to demonstrate experience as an instructional leader who inspires staff to cultivate a culture of expertise in classroom practice with a clear focus on explicit teaching, literacy and numeracy inclusive in designing and implementing individualised education programs that effectively drive improved student outcomes across diverse multi-age/multi-stage classroom settings

• Proven experience in designing and implementing innovative programs and strategies that broaden academic, cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in a small school setting.

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

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

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.

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.

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 Teaching Principal Level TP1 for 2026 and Teaching Principal Level TP1 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, 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

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 Teaching Principal Level TP1 for 2026 and Teaching Principal Level TP1 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, 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

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