Job Description - Principal Level P3 - Haberfield Public School (0000BEEQ)

Principal Level P3 - Haberfield Public School - 0000BEEQ

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900159209

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $241,200.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $213,283.00.

School Name Haberfield Public School

Staffing Area Port Jackson

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Jan Green

Contact Phone number (phone hidden)

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Haberfield Public School has a proud tradition of educational excellence, demonstrated through strong student outcomes and a sustained commitment to continuous improvement. Guided by the philosophy of “Building on Success,” the school builds on its established strengths to provide high-quality learning opportunities that support every student to achieve their potential. The school has an enrolment of 507 students, with 54% from language backgrounds other than English (LBOTE), 40% identified as English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners, and 1% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

The school has a vibrant, creative and supportive community that values strong partnerships, inclusion and student wellbeing. It is committed to developing respectful, responsible and resilient learners who are recognised as individuals, supported in their learning and nurtured to thrive.

Backed by collaborative partnerships between staff, families, and the wider community, Haberfield Public School continues to drive student engagement and targeted improvements in literacy, numeracy, and student resilience to ensure long‑term readiness for future pathways.

Guided by its School Excellence Plan and the NSW Plan for Public Education, Haberfield Public School is committed to strengthening explicit teaching, using data to improve student learning and building teacher expertise through collaboration and professional learning. With high expectations and a shared commitment to excellence,



the school provides meaningful learning opportunities that support every student to flourish as a confident, capable and engaged learner.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

- Demonstrated high impact visible leadership in explicit teaching and effective use of assessment and data to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes to meet the learning needs of all students, including high potential and gifted learners.

- Demonstrated experience in strengthening student wellbeing, equity and agency while building inclusive and respectful relationships with staff, students and families, so that student voice impacts teaching, wellbeing and school improvement within a culturally diverse school.

- Proven capacity to lead continuous improvement through high‑impact qualified learning, collaboration and mentoring, building collective teacher efficacy and developing staff and aspiring leaders to sustain and grow high expectations and educational excellence.

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 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 Principal Level P3 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, 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 theircontinued connection to their country and culture.

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