Principal Level P3

Overview

Job Description - Principal Level P3 - Wilton Junction Public School (0000B2KX)

Principal Level P3 - Wilton Junction Public School - 0000B2KX

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900148785

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

Total Remuneration Package: $241,200.00. Base salary: $213,283.00

School Name: Wilton Junction Public School

Principal Network: Wollondilly

Staffing Area: Campbelltown

FTE: 1.000

Contact

Phone: 4247 1005

School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

05-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Wilton Junction Public School is a new primary school being constructed within the Panorama Estate at Wilton, located at the junction of the Hume Motorway and Picton Road within the Wollondilly Shire. The school is scheduled to open on Day 1, Term 1, 2027, to meet the needs of the rapidly growing local community.

Due to the unique and complex nature of establishing a new school, the Foundation Principal will commence on Day 1, Term 1, 2026, to lead all aspects of school establishment, including recruitment of staff, development of school processes and culture, and collaboration with School Infrastructure NSW and key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. This position will be classified at a P3 principal level.

Wilton Junction Public School will open with enrolments from Preschool to Year 6. The site will include a public preschool accommodating up to 60 children, as well as special education classrooms designed to meet the needs of students requiring additional support. The school will feature flexible learning spaces, specialist teaching areas, and contemporary facilities that foster engagement, wellbeing, and collaboration across all stages of learning.

Located on Dharawal Country, Wilton Junction Public School will provide a modern, inclusive, and community-focused learning environment that reflects local values and the Department’s commitment to excellence, equity, and cultural responsiveness in public education.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated ability to articulate and implement a clear vision for a new public school and public preschool, with exceptional leadership skills in integrating strategic planning, human and financial resource management, and strong community and stakeholder collaboration.
- Proven capacity to lead explicit teaching and evidence-based practices, applying departmental processes and early childhood regulatory requirements to ensure every child can learn, grow, and belong.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proven record of fostering authentic connections with families, local early childhood services, external organisations, and the broader community to support student success, high expectations, and a shared sense of belonging and purpose within the school community.
- A highly visible and approachable leader who builds positive school culture, motivates staff and students, and models adaptability, equity, and excellence in every aspect of school life.

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

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#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 Principal Level P3 for 2026.

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.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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