10/9/2025 Deputy Principal

Overview

Job Description - Deputy Principal - Murrumburrah High School (0000B1MB)

Deputy Principal - Murrumburrah High School - 0000B1MB

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900147859

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $191,508.00. This position attracts a base salary of $168,965.00, plus leave loading and employer/'s contribution to superannuation.

School Name

Murrumburrah High School

FTE

1.000

Contact

Phone number 02 63862755

School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

24-Sep-2025, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Murrumburrah High School is a small rural high school located in a small rural town. Enrolments have been slowly increasing each year with future growth also projected in coming years. Geographically, the nearest towns are all within 50 kms, with the nearest major city of influence over 150 km away. Students generally attend university, enrol in a TAFE course, or take up work opportunities either through general employment or apprenticeship options. Many families have lived in the town for many generations and have a close connection with the school. The school is seen as a vital connection with work and preparation for life after school that supplements the needs of the local community. Many students participate in school based and community-based sporting events and travel a lot to participate. The school executive team is a vital connection point between the school and the community.

Specific Selection Criteria

- In addition to the general selection criteria,
- 1. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a small executive team to effectively initiate, lead, motivate and monitor the implementation of the schools/' strategic directions and whole school programs, including explicit teaching and HPGE.
- 2. Proven ability to promote the school within the community and to lead productive partnerships focusing on academic success, positive behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and retention for all students.
- 3. Demonstrated expertise in highly effective administrative technology and organisational and /or compliance systems in terms of leading and managing a small rural high school.
- 4. Proven ability to support the wellbeing of all students through proactive strategies that encourage engagement and motivation in students to succeed.

General Selection Criteria

- 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
- 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
- 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
- 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
- 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
- 6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department/'s Aboriginal education policy

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

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 theircontinued connection to their country and culture.

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