Principal Level P1 - Arcadia Vale Public School

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Arcadia Vale Public School (FOEI of 118) is a small school situated on the western shores of Lake Macquarie. The school has a current enrolment of 170 students, including 25 students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. In addition to its mainstream classes, Arcadia Vale Public School also has three Multi-Categorical classes.

The school is a proud member of the Toronto Learning Community comprising eight public primary schools and a partner high school. The school enjoys strong community partnerships and works closely with parents and careers within the core business of teaching and learning.

Arcadia Vale Public School strongly supports the development of Literacy and Numeracy knowledge, skills and understanding for all students, and employs effective differentiation at all levels. In addition, Arcadia Vale Public School provides a broad range of opportunities for students to explore and develop through activities such as performing arts including a school band, dance group and choir, and cultural, leadership, sporting, environmental and academic pursuits.

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.

• Highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader with outstanding communication and organisational skills, who inspires and empowers staff, working closely with local principals and schools. 
• Demonstrated success in the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), with proven capacity to lead the school through the current planning cycle.
• Proven capacity to support wellbeing, environmental, creative and cultural opportunities that cater for the diverse student population.
• Capacity to work closely with the wider school community, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community to enhance the school’s reputation for excellence, engagement and inclusivity.

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

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.

 Classification Structure for Principals:

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2020 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/principal-classification-structure-faqs

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 P1 for 2023 and also for 2024.

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 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 (*****@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.