Job Description - Deputy Principal - Georges River College Penshurst Campus (0000BE13)

Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $197,241.00. This position attracts a base salary of $174,034.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Staffing Area St George

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Noeline Ross

Contact Phone number 9580 3141

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Georges River College Penshurst Campus (enrolment approximately 542 students, 78% Language Background Other Than English – LBOTE) is a dynamic, high-performing and inclusive comprehensive secondary school, completing its transition to full co-education in 2027. The school has a culturally and linguistically diverse student population and a strong reputation for academic excellence, high expectations and outstanding student achievement.

The school is committed to evidence-informed practices, explicit teaching and continuous school improvement. A solid focus on literacy, numeracy, high potential and gifted education, and differentiated learning ensures that all students are challenged, supported and empowered to achieve their personal best.

Georges River College Penshurst Campus provides a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, positive behaviour and engagement.



The establishment of an Inclusive Education Support Class in 2027 further strengthens the school's commitment to meeting the diverse learning needs of all students.

The school offers a broad range of academic, creative, cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities, fostering student voice, belonging and personal growth. A collaborative and committed staff, strong community partnerships and a culture of high expectations underpin the school's ongoing pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Proven ability to lead complex student wellbeing and behaviour management processes, maintaining high expectations and fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
- Demonstrated expertise in building staff capacity to implement evidence-informed teaching and inclusive practices that meet the diverse learning needs of all students, including students with disability, neurodivergent students and high potential and gifted learners.
- Highly developed collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to build trust, foster collective responsibility and high expectations, and strengthen productive partnerships with students, staff,



families and the wider school community.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead evidence-informed school improvement through the effective analysis and use of data to identify priorities, monitor impact and drive measurable improvements in student learning, wellbeing, engagement and achievement.

General Selection Criteria

1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

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.

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

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