Reference number

0000BCUU

Occupation

TCH Other

Work type

- Location

Regional NSW

Salary Information

Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Principal Network

Coffs Harbour

School Name

Tyalla Public School

Staff Area

Clarence/Coffs Harbour

Closing date

23 September 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Tyalla Public School, with an enrolment of 277 students (including 36% Aboriginal students) is located on Gumbaynggirr Country in Coffs Harbour, northern NSW. Our school is renowned for its commitment to inspiring excellence, adept academic programs, and strong focus on student wellbeing, while providing extensive co-curricular opportunities including performing arts, sports, and cultural education initiatives. Our dedicated staff promote a nurturing environment where students are supported to become resilient, respectful, and responsible contributors to their community. Tyalla Public School maintains solid ties with local families and community groups and engages in continuous improvement informed by student achievement data and feedback. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities and fostering positive relationships that enhance student outcomes. https://tyalla-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Selection Criteria

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

- Demonstrated capacity to use student learning, wellbeing and school-based data to identify priorities, lead targeted improvement initiatives and evaluate their impact on student growth, attainment and engagement
- Demonstrated ability to build a positive, inclusive and culturally responsive school culture through strong relationships,



approachable and optimistic leadership, meaningful community engagement and initiatives that strengthen student wellbeing, belonging and success.
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute strategically and effectively as a member of an executive leadership team, leading whole-school initiatives aligned to strategic directions while empowering staff, managing competing priorities and successfully balancing the dual responsibilities of Assistant Principal.

General Selection Criteria

1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

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

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above.

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

How to Apply

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.

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Brooke Deacon (phone hidden)

Application close date

23 September 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Assistant Principal - Tyalla Public School (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales