AddressGwandalan Public School is situated at the northern end of the Central Coast and is located on a peninsula on beautiful Lake Macquarie. It services the growing communities of Gwandalan and Summerland Point where a number of land developments are currently being finalised. The school currently has an enrolment of 348 students across 15 classrooms of which 18% are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
The school offers a range of opportunities that focus on building the strengths and talents of students so that they can succeed. Gwandalan Public School is committed to maximising the potential of all students through genuine partnerships with P&C, Muru Bulbi AECG, the local lions club and the wider school community. The school works collaboratively with the Lakes Community of Schools including Lake Munmorah HS, Lake Munmorah PS and Mannering Park PS to ensure a shared commitment to strengthening the delivery of quality outcomes for the community around us.
Gwandalan Public School has just begun a journey towards embedding restorative practices within the school and an ongoing focus on strengthening school cohesion, systems and practices. The school has a dedicated and experienced staff who work to support every student to succeed and thrive. The teachers are experienced and committed to quality classroom practices and strengthening community connections to ensure outstanding outcomes for every student.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Proven capacity to develop and lead targeted, differentiated, pedagogical practice with a focus on explicit teaching and improved student outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to enhance successful whole school programs which foster student engagement, empowerment and celebrates diversity and inclusion.
- A highly visible, approachable, and collaborative leader with demonstrated experience in fostering authentic partnerships with all members of the school community.
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
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 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 P2 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, 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.
