Job Description - Principal Level P1 - Timbumburi Public School (0000BC24)

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900157187

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $202,591.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $178,811.00.

Staffing Area Tamworth

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Ruythe Dufty

Contact Phone number (phone hidden)

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

19-Aug-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Timbumburi Public School (P1)is a school where everyone has the chance to shine! The school proudly serves the Timbumburi community, located 16 km south from the regional city of Tamworth, located on the New England Highway.

The school encourages students to do their best, academically, socially, and emotionally, as an individual and as a member of a team. There is a promotion of equity: where those with the greater need get the greatest support, where the school shows care and compassion, respect, understanding, tolerance, and inclusiveness. The school has been in existence on the same spot for over 100 years and in that time, it has grown and thrived thanks in part to the shared vision and understanding of the school community. It is surrounded by farming country with several of the families make their living from agriculture.

The school has a 2026 student population of 157, with a small and vibrant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student population. Students in Year 6 form a student leadership team with all Year 6 being members of the Timbumburi Pupils' Association (TPA). Parents and caregivers are vital to the success of the school. Timbumburi has a Parents and Citizens Association (P&C;) which provides support to the school and coordinates a canteen one day per week.

The school is supported by a principal and ten teachers (both full-time and part-time) which includes two assistant principals, one of which is an Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction who works at the school four days a week.





The school has completed a situational analysis that has identified the school needs to improve its understanding and use of data to drive practices that improve student achievement. The school is working on the use of data to better identify students requiring additional assistance or additional extension. As a result, strategic directions 2 and 3 target collaboration, wellbeing and attendance.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

1. Demonstrated success in cultivating a culture of high expectations through delivering of quality High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) programs that challenge students, recognise excellence, and actively involve families in their children's learning journey.
2. Ability to drive the school's academic success while maintaining a strong dedication to extracurricular programs, including sporting and cultural activities, for all students, whilst actively supporting a robust public education system.
3. Proven commitment to engaging with the local community through meaningful partnerships, collaboration and active participation that strengthen connections between the school and its community.

General Selection Criteria

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
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Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

Conditions 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.

Special Notes

Classification Structure for Principals:

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2020 details the current 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.

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

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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