Principal Level P3 - Haberfield Public School

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 solid 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.

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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.

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

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 w

📌 Principal Level (Sydney)
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