AddressNarrabri Public School has 250 students attending from Kindergarten to Year 6, 49% are Aboriginal and 3% EAL/D. Narrabri is a rural town with its student base coming from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds. Our school context increasingly reflects cultural and socio-economic diversity.
The school prides itself on providing a comprehensive education for all students in a caring and supportive learning environment. The school is well-resourced and has impeccably maintained grounds. Learning spaces are designed to accommodate the needs of students and all classrooms have access to technology to support the delivery of the curriculum.
Our school community sees Narrabri Public School as a place where all students, whatever their beliefs or backgrounds, are supported in an inclusive, safe, and caring learning environment. The school works closely with the community and inter-agencies to facilitate support for students. Building and strengthening the link between home and school is integral in fostering a relationship that allows partnerships to be established, leading to the best possible educational outcomes.
The school aims to equip students to become future-focused learners. To maintain this, we continue to build on the skills and knowledge of our teachers. Our staff undertake professional learning with a focus on evidence-based practice, leading to improved student outcomes.
The school offers extracurricular activities that engage and provide unique learning opportunities for all students. Additional academic, social and cultural experiences contribute to and are part of the fabric of Narrabri Public School.
A culture of high expectations for students and staff is paramount at Narrabri Public School.
Selection CriteriaIn addition to the general selection criteria,
- A highly visible and approachable leader with the capacity to manage the complex role of being a principal, and the demonstrated ability to build a collaborative workplace culture that is inclusive, innovative, and positively impacts student learning.
Strong educational leadership to inspire and support all staff in the implementation of a positive team culture through evidence-based quality teaching practice with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure high educational aspiration and outcomes for all students.
Experienced educational leadership and commitment to establish and nurture authentic relationships with school parents and carers, the wider community, local preschools and schools, and external agencies to support student success in all aspects of school life.
Strong educational leadership and strategic planning to build staff capacity to drive innovative programs and initiatives that lead to high quality learning outcomes for Aboriginal students’ whist ensuring cultural safety and awareness.
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
ConditionsAn 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 NotesClassification 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 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 (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.
