Principal Level P1 - Blaxland Public School

Blaxland Public School, located in the Lower Blue Mountains, is a small, highly valued community school with an enrolment of approximately 150 students, including 8% who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school is recognised for its welcoming and inclusive culture, strong community connections and commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential. The recent establishment of a Multi-Categorical (MC) support class further strengthens the school's capacity to meet the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of its students.

A dedicated staff, comprising experienced and early career teachers, is committed to high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices that promote student achievement and engagement. The school values High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE), with a solid emphasis on creative and performing arts and rich extracurricular opportunities, including choir, dance, sport and a newly established concert band.

As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, Blaxland Public School fosters a safe and supportive environment through consistent expectations and positive relationships. The Grow Your Mind program further supports emotional literacy, resilience and student wellbeing. Inclusion, student voice and a strong sense of belonging underpin the school's culture.

The school enjoys strong partnerships with its highly engaged Parents and Citizens Association (P&C;) and the Ngarra Wingarru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). Staff,



families and the wider community work collaboratively to celebrate diversity and ensure every student is supported to learn, grow and succeed.

Entry on duty for the successful applicant is Day 1, Term 1, 2027.

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Blaxland Public School, located in the Lower Blue Mountains, is a small, highly valued community school with an enrolment of approximately 150 students, including 8% who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school is recognised for its welcoming and inclusive culture, strong community connections and commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential. The recent establishment of a Multi-Categorical (MC) support class further strengthens the school's capacity to meet the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of its students.

A dedicated staff, comprising experienced and early career teachers, is committed to high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices that promote student achievement and engagement. The school values High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE), with a strong emphasis on creative and performing arts and rich extracurricular opportunities, including choir, dance, sport and a newly established concert band.

As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school,



Blaxland Public School fosters a safe and supportive environment through consistent expectations and positive relationships. The Grow Your Mind program further supports emotional literacy, resilience and student wellbeing. Inclusion, student voice and a strong sense of belonging underpin the school's culture.

The school enjoys strong partnerships with its highly engaged Parents and Citizens Association (P&C;) and the Ngarra Wingarru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). Staff, families and the wider community work collaboratively to celebrate diversity and ensure every student is supported to learn, grow and succeed.

Entry on duty for the successful applicant is Day 1, Term 1, 2027.

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

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

Demonstrated dynamic educational leadership in building teacher capability through

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