Principal Level P3

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Cammeray Public School (621 enrolment with 32% of students from non-English speaking background) is a diverse and inclusive community located close to the central business district (CBD) of Sydney. The school boasts outstanding resources including a variety of spaces which have been developed to encourage creative and imaginative play and outdoor learning. A major capital works program has commenced to deliver an additional four classrooms. A dedicated and caring staff work collaboratively to provide an exemplary education for students by developing their knowledge, attitudes and the skills essential for life-long learning. The school's caring and safe learning environment is characterised by high expectations and positive student wellbeing. There are enriched opportunities for students including an outstanding band program, choir, music and dance, visual arts, environmental and sustainability education. Strong programs exist in sport, debating, chess, robotics and public speaking. Aboriginal and multi-cultural education is a feature at the school. The school has an excellent partnership with, and is supported by, an active and dedicated Parents' and Citizens' Association.

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to genuinely engage with the diverse school and parent community and P&C, to advance the school's vision and strategic directions to build a collaborative culture of high expectations and continuous improvement

2. Demonstrated experience in leading, developing and delivering positive and proactive student wellbeing programs and practices.

3. An inspirational and visionary leader with the proven ability to collaboratively implement innovative evidence-based teaching and learning, build staff capacity and enhance pedagogical practice.

4. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic approached to lift student achievement in literacy and numeracy through data informed decision making.

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

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.

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

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 2025 and 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 ) 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.