Principal Level P2 - Wakehurst Public School - 0000BDGG .

Location

Sydney Region Advertisement Number A900158329

Number of Positions

1 Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $217,879.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $192,461.00.

School Name Wakehurst Public School Principal

Network The Forest Staffing Area Northern Beaches FTE 1.000 Contact Name Amber Gorrell Contact Phone number 131 536 Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service Position Information Wakehurst Public School is a welcoming and inclusive learning community with a current enrolment of approximately 400 students, including 17% from a language background other than English. Strong partnerships with families and the wider community enhance both learning and wellbeing. Parents and carers are warmly welcomed as partners in education, and the active Parents and Citizens Association (P&C;) provides vital support for school programs and initiatives. Student wellbeing is a key strength and priority at Wakehurst PS, underpinned by Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and Peer Support. The school is committed to ensuring every student demonstrates growth in literacy and numeracy, with a focus on whole-school practices in explicit teaching, differentiation, and the effective use of data to support learning success and targeted intervention for our students.

Specific Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria:

- A visible and collaborative leader who has high emotional intelligence and a demonstrated ability to lead a student-centred vision aligned with the priorities of Our Plan for NSW Public Education.

- Proven ability to lead sustained whole-school improvement driving measurable student growth across Kindergarten to Year 6.





- Demonstrated ability to build educational partnerships and foster community engagement to maximise learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students.

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
- Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs
- High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community
- Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning
- Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning
- 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 P2 for 2026 and Principal Level P2 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

How to Apply Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide transparent 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.

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