Principal Level P2
- Shalvey Public School

Shalvey Public School, located on Dharug land in Western Sydney, is a welcoming and inclusive learning community catering for a current enrolment of 260 students. The school is proud of its rich cultural diversity, with 36% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 21% of students where English is an additional language or dialect. As one of the sites included in the NSW Government’s new 100 Public Preschools program, Shalvey Public Preschool recently gained service approval, expanding its commitment to high-quality early learning and commencing the process of becoming an integrated P-6 school. The school achieves outstanding learning growth in reading and numeracy, supported by an experienced and dedicated staff who are committed to differentiated and explicit teaching, structured learning and collaborative practices. With a FOEI of 188, the school embraces the department’s ambition to transform lives through learning, serving a community with high aspirations for student success. Shalvey Public School’s culture is built on inclusion and belonging, with staff, families, and the wider community working together to ensure each student learns, grows and belongs in a culturally responsive and supportive environment. Planning for a current School Excellence Plan will commence in Term 1, 2027, through consultation with the community.

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Position Information

Shalvey Public School, located on Dharug land in Western Sydney, is a welcoming and inclusive learning community catering for a current enrolment of 260 students. The school is proud of its rich cultural diversity,



with 36% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 21% of students where English is an additional language or dialect. As one of the sites included in the NSW Government’s new 100 Public Preschools program, Shalvey Public Preschool recently gained service approval, expanding its commitment to high-quality early learning and commencing the process of becoming an integrated P-6 school. The school achieves outstanding learning growth in reading and numeracy, supported by an experienced and dedicated staff who are committed to differentiated and explicit teaching, structured learning and collaborative practices. With a FOEI of 188, the school embraces the department’s ambition to transform lives through learning, serving a community with high aspirations for student success. Shalvey Public School’s culture is built on inclusion and belonging, with staff, families, and the wider community working together to ensure each student learns, grows and belongs in a culturally responsive and supportive environment. Planning for a new School Excellence Plan will commence in Term 1, 2027, through consultation with the community.

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

In addition to the general selection criteria,

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing change initiatives on a foundation of relational trust, effectively translating system-wide priorities into meaningful outcomes.

An equity-focused leader who embraces and values the local community, fostering and strengthening partnerships that build trust and confidence in public education.

Proven ability to maintain and enhance wellbeing systems and supports for students across the care continuum to address the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of students.

A strong commitment to fostering a child-safe environment, promoting a positive P-6 culture that integrates the new public preschool while enhancing transition-to-school practices.

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 details the new principal

📌 Principal Level (Sydney)
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