Teaching Principal Level TP2

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Crossmaglen Public School was established in 1936 and is nestled in the foothills of the Crossmaglen Valley on the NSW Mid North Coast, 20km south of Coffs Harbour. Crossmaglen Public School values academic excellence that is inspired through a connection with our students, community and unique environment. It is this connection that inspires confident learners who are able to embrace challenges and develop both their academic and personal growth. In addition to the academic pursuits, the school provides a broad range of activities including the performing arts, music, Gumbaynggirr cultural programs and a strong focus on environmental education.

The semirural location enables the students to be nurtured in nature and provides opportunities for sustainable practices, authentic outdoor education and participation in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden Program. The school is committed to explicit teaching and structures are in place to deliver learning that is individualised and differentiated. The school currently has 45 students. The current Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) is 68, with 9% of students identifying as Aboriginal and 4% from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) background.

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.

• Demonstrated ability to provide highly visible and committed leadership as a teaching principal, effectively collaborating with students, staff, and parents to foster and sustain a positive, student-centred school culture.
• Proven capacity to sustain comprehensive wellbeing initiatives to support diverse learners and enhance individual student outcomes.
• Capacity to lead with a dynamic approach and enable innovation across the curriculum in multi-stage classes.

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

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 2017 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 Teaching Principal Level TP2 for 2025.

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, 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.