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Position Information

Pelican Flat Public School is a small school situated on the shores of Lake Macquarie and on the lands of the Awabakal people. The school is a proud member of the Minimbah AECG, and the Galgabba Community of Schools. Pelican Flat Public School has an enrolment of 91 students, including 18 students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Staff, parents and the Pelican Flat community share a strong commitment to enhancing the educational and social development of all students. Personalised learning and inclusive education remain an ongoing focus within the school.

Pelican Flat Public School promotes a positive, high expectations learning culture within an exceptional school environment that is warm, and encompasses a focus on nature play and environmental education. Extra-curricular activities are readily offered and provide leadership opportunities for students.

Selection Criteria

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

1. Capacity to lead the school community in driving a high expectations culture which supports staff and student wellbeing, proactive enrolment and attendance strategies, and comprehensive support for the complex needs of all students.
2. Demonstrated capacity to deliver the Plan for Public Education and its associated priorities to support and inspire excellence at Pelican Flat PS.
3. Demonstrated ability to drive a relational school culture through high visibility, exceptional interpersonal skills, and meaningful partnerships with students, staff, and the broader community.
4. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to articulate how the philosophy of a life-long learner shapes your own personal and educational vision, leadership practice and contribution to the Pelican Flat Public School team.





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 policies 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 current 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 Teaching Principal Level TP2 for 2026.

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, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

Application contact details

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

Contact

Sharon McFarlane 40883550

Application close date

04 November 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Teaching Principal LevelPelican Flat Public School (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales