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Job Description - Principal Level P4 - Francis Greenway High School (0000B20F)

Principal Level P4 - Francis Greenway High School - 0000B20F

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900148262

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $251,646.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $222,610.00.

School Name Francis Greenway High School

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Debbie-Lee Hughes

Contact Phone number 0436 686 040

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Francis Greenway High School is an inclusive comprehensive secondary school with a Support Unit of 10 classes. The school also pays for an extra class to support transition. The current enrolment is 770 students. 6% of students have a background where English is an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) and 21% identify as having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.

The school is proud to have an Aboriginal Elder as a member of staff. The school works in collaboration with the Maitland AECG. The Junior AECG play a pivotal role in Turning Policy into Action as part of their authentic student voice. They also provide direction of the partnering with community, business and industry to create education and employment opportunities for young Aboriginal people.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Highly visible, collaborative, approachable and inspiring leader who demonstrates success in building positive relationships and promoting effective partnerships that enhance the wellbeing of staff, students and the school community.

- High level strategic leadership with the experience to lead, develop and evaluate whole school quality teaching and learning with a sustained focus on evidence-based practice focussing on a high expectations culture to improve outcomes for the whole school community.

- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in leading inclusive education initiatives that support students with diverse learning needs, including students with disabilities, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to high-quality learning and transition opportunities.

- Proven ability to establish genuine partnerships with the AECG and deliver transformative programs and initiatives, through high level educational leadership to engage Aboriginal students, families and the community that will lead to improved student outcomes.

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 P4 for 2025 and Principal Level P4 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 best 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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