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Position Information

Parklea Public School located within the Quakers Hill Network are well supported by the local community. There are 500 students, from a variety of cultural backgrounds, including 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 46% of students with a language background other than English. The school has a 4 class Multi categorical inclusive education unit. Staff are diverse in background, experience and expertise. The P&C; is active and involved in school activities, as well as ongoing consultation, to ensure the strength of the School Excellence Plan.

The school provides opportunities in the performing arts and promotes student responsibility, respect, teamwork and high expectations to always strive to achieve their personal best. The school is continuing to create a restorative practice culture, contributing to a positive and supportive school environment by fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility.

Implementation of the School Excellence Plan focuses on improved reading and numeracy outcomes, as well as opportunities for strong implementation of the High Potential and Gifted Education policy. Students engage in quality learning experiences that embed high leverage strategies catering to the needs of all learners.

Parklea Public School continues to operate as a cohesive, diverse and highly engaged learning community committed to positive educational outcomes for all students.

Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria,

- A visible and approachable leader who values positive connections, has high emotional intelligence and a demonstrated ability to lead a student-centred vision aligned with the priorities of Our Plan for NSW Public Education.

- Demonstrated experience in leading a high expectation, inclusive learning culture, that meets the needs of a diverse learner population, to ensure the provision of equitable opportunities, experiences and outcomes for our students.

- Proven ability to engage with all stakeholders,



support staff development and build educational partnerships to maximise learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students.

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

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 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-advantages/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 P3 for 2026 and Principal Level P3 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

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Application contact details

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

Contact

Kim Wood 0448 391 041

Application close date

25 November 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Principal LevelParklea Public School (Sydney)
🏢 Teaching Service
📍 Sydney