Deputy Principal

Job Description

Deputy Principal (ACIP) – Gymea Bay Public School

Location

Sydney Region—Gymea Bay Public School is located in the southern suburbs of Sydney. The school serves a community of approximately 769 students and 81 staff.

Contact Information

- School Name: Gymea Bay Public School

- Staffing Area: Sutherland

- FTE: 1.000

- Contact Phone: 02 9524 6852

- Contact School Admin: 99999999

Remuneration Package

Base salary: $174,034 per annum, plus leave loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation. Total remuneration package valued at $197,241.00.

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Gymea Bay Public School promotes practices that support student wellbeing and inclusive learning. The School Excellence Plan (2021‑2025) focuses on high quality teaching, data‑driven differentiation and authentic collaboration.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach infants and/or primary, demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to lead and support staff.

- Proven collaborative leadership in driving evidence‑based professional learning that enhances teachers’ capabilities.

- Ability to work collaboratively as a proactive member of the executive team to implement strategic priorities.

- Experience in managing a Learning Support Team and addressing complex wellbeing and behaviour issues.

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 ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching programmes.

3. Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance of individuals and teams.

4. Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills with 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 must commence the application process simultaneously with this application.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

Funding and Continuation

This is an Above Centrally Identified permanent teacher position established through school funds. The successful candidate’s continued appointment is subject to the continuity of this funding, the ongoing requirement for the role and the educational needs of the school. If funding or the role ceases, the teacher will receive nominated transfer status. For more information refer to https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/roles-and-locations/roles-at-education/teaching/staffing-procedure#Above_7.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high‑quality education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 you need adjustments to our recruitment/interview process, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at dandi@det.nsw.edu.au.

Guidelines

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.

Attachment Format

To ensure your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

Traditional Custodians

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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