Principal Level P2

Founded in 1985, Sunshine Bay Public School is located on the South Coast of NSW, 5kms from the regional town centre of Batemans Bay. Sunshine Bay Public School is a proud public education school that is committed to inspiring and supporting students in reaching their full potential, in a caring and dynamic learning environment that promotes excellence. It is an inclusive school, welcoming a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and providing a well-supported special education setting. Sunshine Bay Public School is a small school where each student is known, supported and valued - there are currently 187 students enrolled at the school of which 48 students identify as Aboriginal. Students are encouraged through a range of extra-curricular activities to enhance their talents and skills. At Sunshine Bay Public School every student is allowed to shine.

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

1. A highly visible, approachable and adaptable leader with proven ability to build a positive school culture based on authentic connections with all members of the school community, including parents and carers, to ensure a shared sense of belonging and purpose that supports excellence in every aspect of school life.

2. Well-developed skills and capability to foster and enhance a positive whole school wellbeing strategy that leads to a safe, inclusive and motivating teaching and learning environment.

3. Demonstrated expertise to lead evidence-based, innovative teaching practice that reflects a culture of high expectations to maximize learning outcomes for all students.

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 P2 for 2025 and Principal Level P2 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.