Principal Level P3 - Westmead Public School
Westmead PS is a large multicultural school with a student population of 709 students K-6, 98% of whom come from a Language Background other than English. In **** we welcomed our new support class. The school has an outstanding reputation for excellence in student academic achievement and growth. The students are highly motivated to learn, and the dedicated staff offer a dynamic learning environment and commitment to continuous improvement.
Westmead PS has an extensive creative and performing arts program culminating in an annual performance at Riverside Theatre.We also offer additional opportunities for sporting growth and success through involvement in gala days and external competitions including the Wanderers Cup for soccer.
Westmead PS has a proud partnership with Community Hubs Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that supports culturally diverse families. The school Community Hub is a valuable resource that helps bridge the gap between families and the wider community and helps to deepen home and school connections.In Term 3 construction of our recent school facilities commences which will give us new state of the art learning spaces and a brand-new school hall.
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Position Information
Westmead PS is a large multicultural school with a student population of 709 students K-6, 98% of whom come from a Language Background other than English. In **** we welcomed our new support class. The school has an outstanding reputation for excellence in student academic achievement and growth. The students are highly motivated to learn, and the dedicated staff offer a dynamic learning environment and commitment to continuous improvement.
Westmead PS has an extensive creative and performing arts program culminating in an annual performance at Riverside Theatre.We also offer additional opportunities for sporting growth and success through involvement in gala days and external competitions including the Wanderers Cup for soccer.
Westmead PS has a proud partnership with Community Hubs Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that supports culturally diverse families.



The school Community Hub is a valuable resource that helps bridge the gap between families and the wider community and helps to deepen home and school connections.In Term 3 construction of our new school facilities commences which will give us new state of the art learning spaces and a brand-new school hall.
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
6. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people
Specific Selection Criteria
A highly visible, consultative leader with outstanding communication skills, who has a demonstrated expertise in working strategically with the school executive, staff, students, parents and carers to broaden opportunities and strengthen relationships across the school community.
Capacity to lead and maintain a collaborative culture that builds the capability of teachers and leaders maximising collective efficacy, focussed on research based, high-quality teaching and learning.
An outstanding leader who values and understands student and staff wellbeing and is committed to ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for, engaging all students in their own learning and success.




Strategic use of whole school and system data to track student growth and achievement with a demonstrated capacity to manage complexity around student need and ensuring support for learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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 **** details the new principal classification structure based on complexity of schools which commenced in ****. Please view information on the Classification structure for Principals athttps://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-perks/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 current structure a review of thresholds and outcomes will occur on an annual basis.The principal classification for this school is Principal Level P3 for ****.
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, visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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