Principal Level P3

. **Position Information**: Muswellbrook Public School is a large school set in a rural mining town located on the north side of town, partially surrounded by new and established housing. We are committed to upholding our school motto of "Humanity and Excellence". The school has an enrolment of 460 students served by approximately 60 teaching, administration and support staff. The school is well-respected within the local community and it serves a diverse community of wide ranging socio-economic circumstances. The school is active in the Muswellbrook Schools Learning Community, which comprises of four state primary schools and one government high school. Muswellbrook Public School is also a proud member of the Upper Hunter AECG who assist the school in supporting our 105 students who identify as First Nations Peoples. The school continues to deliver quality teaching and learning programs in a future focused environment, in order to improve student outcomes in literacy, numeracy and engagement. We also provide a broad range of activities from performing arts, cultural, leadership, sporting, environmental and academic pursuits. Our students behave in a safe, respectful manner and strive to do their personal best. They are encouraged to become responsible citizens at school and in the wider community. It is the belief of parents and staff that our greatest strengths lie in having high expectations for our students. Muswellbrook Public School is characterised by motivated and enthusiastic students, highly qualified and dedicated staff, as well as fantastic parental and community support. We aim to offer the best education possible by providing a quality, comprehensive education in a caring environment, as we strive to educate the whole child. We maximise parent participation in the general life and management of the school. We also build links and promote partnerships within the wider school community. This enables links to be strengthened and increases support and communication. **Selection Criteria**: Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria, - A highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader that motivates and inspires staff to build a culture of continuous improvement and wellbeing support for students and staff. - Demonstrated capacity, knowledge and skill to create a dynamic learning environment underpinned by current research and evidence based practice, resulting in student growth and improved learning outcomes for students from complex and diverse backgrounds. - Proven capacity to build authentic connections and collaboration with parents, community and external agencies to strengthen a culture of productive educational partnerships which enhance learning, wellbeing, attendance and engagement for all students. - Outstanding knowledge of, and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policies. **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 policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people **Conditions**: **Special Notes**: - Classification Structure for Principals:_ **About the NSW Department of Education