Job Description
Principal - Thornleigh West Public School
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NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. – Thornleigh NSW
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Thornleigh West Public School (TWPS) is located in the suburb of Thornleigh with a current enrolment of 447 students, including three support classes. 171 students are from a Non-English Speaking Background (NESB). There is a strong focus on evidence-based practice and differentiated pedagogy. TWPS enjoys strong community support and well-researched learning environment. A diverse range of additional educational activities is provided to allow growth and development in a multitude of ways. The supportive team at TWPS features a range of staff, from beginning to highly experienced, with high impact professional learning and collaborative practice a high priority.
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Position Information
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Thornleigh West Public School (TWPS) is located in the suburb of Thornleigh with a current enrolment of 447 students, including three support classes. 171 students are from a Non-English Speaking Background (NESB). There is a strong focus on evidence-based practice and differentiated pedagogy. TWPS enjoys strong community support and well-researched learning environment. A diverse range of additional educational activities is provided to allow growth and development in a multitude of ways. The supportive team at TWPS features a range of staff, from beginning to highly experienced, with high impact professional learning and collaborative practice a high priority.
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Selection Criteria
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In addition to the general selection criteria,
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Strong educational leadership to inspire and support the implementation of evidence-informed explicit teaching practices, with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure growth and attainment of literacy and numeracy for all students.
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Successful experience in effectively leading, cultivating,



inspiring and supporting teachers to further maintain the positive school culture of high expectations, continuous improvement in teaching practice and student achievement.
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Evidence of being a highly visible and approachable empathetic leader who fosters a strong sense of connection, belonging and shared purpose across the school community through genuine engagement, trust, transparency and leading by example.
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Demonstrated ability to identify, build and sustain positive, productive relationships across the school community that strengthen relationships and embed inclusion and wellbeing as a strategic priority for staff, students and families.
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General Selection Criteria
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High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education
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Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs
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High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community
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Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning
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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
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Conditions
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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.
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Special Notes
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Classification Structure for Principals:
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The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award **** details the recent principal classification structure based on complexity of schools which commenced in ****. Please view information on the Classification structure for Principals at

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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 **** and Principal Level P2 for ****.
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Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
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About the NSW Department of Education
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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

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