Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Wanaaring Public School

Position Information
Wanaaring Public School is a small, isolated school serving a diverse rural community. It is a place to succeed, strive and thrive. Wanaaring is a quaint village in north western New South Wales, situated on the Paroo River, 200km west of Bourke. The school aims to provide a quality individualised education for all students in a safe, respectful and stimulating learning environment, where all children can experience success. In 2025 there are 7 students from Kindergarten to Year 5 with approximately 30% students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school staff compromises of a Teaching Principal, School Learning Support Officer, a part time School Administrative Manager and a part time General Assistant. Our school motto is “Boundless Horizons”, and we foster this for students, staff and community.

While the school's focus is primarily on student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, student engagement through a broad range of activities, performing arts, cultural, leadership and sport, lead to learning opportunities beyond the school gate. The school has excellent facilities, which include well–maintained classrooms surrounded by an aesthetically pleasing and rich play environment. The school has a comprehensive library, quality literacy and numeracy resources, and extensive technology for student learning. The partnership with other small schools including Louth Public School supports school improvement effectively through inclusive, respectful and purposeful learning.

As a rurally isolated school there are several incentives that staff can access which may include Incentive transfer after 2 years' service, the Rural Incentive bonus, +0% rental subsidy for Teacher Housing, experienced Teacher bonus, extra Personal Incentive Leave Days along with Locality and Climatic allowances. Wanaaring Public School attracts heat week at the beginning of the year and a mid-term break each term. Currently the school has access to a department car for school business and professional learning.

Wanaaring Public School recognises the Barkindji people as the traditional owners of the land on which the school is built. For further information, please refer to the Annual Report, School Plan and the school’s Facebook page: Wanaaring Public School.

https://wanaaring-p.schools.nsw.gov.au


Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.
Strong educational leadership to inspire and support all staff in the implementation of evidence-informed quality teaching practices with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure growth and attainment of literacy and numeracy for all students.

Well-developed skills and ability to foster and enhance a positive whole school wellbeing strategy that leads to all students understanding their responsibilities to ensure a safe and creative learning environment.

Demonstrated capacity to build authentic connections and collaborations with students, parents, staff, community and local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group to strengthen productive educational partnerships to enhance the learning and wellbeing of a diverse range of 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 policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

Conditions
If you have not held a substantive principal position in a NSW Public School at any time in the past five (5) years, you need to have completed the NSW Public School Leadership and Management Credential to be eligible to apply, and you will need to attach a copy of your provisional credential certificate or final credential certificate as part of your application.


Special Notes
Classification Structure for Principals:
The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2017 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 Teaching Principal Level TP1 for 2025.

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, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

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