Nimbin Central School is a K-12 school located 31kms from Lismore and 34kms from Kyogle in a sub-tropical hinterland on the far north coast, sharing a rich cultural connection with the Widgibal people of the Bundjalung nation. There are approximately 213 students at the school including 18% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population. The school is well resourced and has dedicated staff that know, value and care for all students. The school values diversity, creativity and critical thinking and fosters a culture of collaboration and consultation between staff, students and the wider community. Approval to teach.

In addition to the general selection criteria

- Strong educational leadership with the proven capacity to inspire a culture of continual school improvement in a K-12 school, utilising evidence-based initiatives, collaboration and the NSW Plan for Public Education to positively impact student growth and attainment.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead initiatives targeted at sustaining and growing whole school culture, including student and staff wellbeing, to ensure that every person is known, valued and cared for in a central school workplace.
- Demonstrated capacity to build authentic connections and communication with all stakeholders including the local community, school families, AECG and external agencies to support student success in all aspects of school life.

Key Responsibilities

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.
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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.

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.

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 new structure a review of thresholds and outcomes will occur on an annual basis. The principal classification for this school is Principal Level P2 for 2026 and also 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.

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