Location

Advertisement Number A900159065

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $208,669.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $184,175.00.

Principal Network Wollondilly

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 04366 04356

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Colo Vale Public School is located in the Southern Highlands and serves students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Established in 1882, the school has a current enrolment of approximately 150 students, with around 15% identifying as Aboriginal. The school has strong connections with students and families, the P&C;, local Aboriginal Elders and the wider community.

Colo Vale Public School is underpinned by the values of responsibility, respect and resilience, with kindness at the heart of its school culture, supported by positive behaviour approaches that promote consistent expectations and student wellbeing. The school is a vibrant and inclusive learning community that embraces fortitude, seeks challenge, inspires innovation and curiosity, and strives for excellence.

The school culture is characterised by high expectations, inclusion, wellbeing and strong community partnership. Positive and respectful relationships between students and staff support engagement and learning, while strong partnerships with families, the P&C; and the wider community enrich student learning and opportunities.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Proven ability to lead a culture of high expectations, equity and inclusion, ensuring every student is supported and challenged, while building staff capacity and strengthening partnerships with families.




- Demonstrated capacity to build collective teacher efficacy through collaboration, professional learning and data-informed practice to drive measurable student growth.
- A visible, approachable and authentic leader with demonstrated capacity to build relational trust, strengthen engagement and connection, and foster continuous improvement across the whole school community.

General Selection Criteria

- 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 current structure a review of thresholds and outcomes will occur on an annual basis. The principal classification for this school is Principal Level P1 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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