Principal Level P1

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Mount Lewis Infants School is a K-2 school, located in the Bankstown/Greenacre area. It has a steady enrolment of 173 students with approximately 15 full time staff and several part time staff. Mount Lewis Infants School is held in high regard by the local community and is recognised for the positive and inclusive environment that is part of the school culture.

The student body is comprised of 98% of students from a non-English speaking background, attracting additional staff to support students' English language acquisition. The 80% of students from an Arabic speaking background are supported by a part time Arabic Community Language Teacher.

The school has a strong focus on literacy, developing strong foundations in phonics, reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and listening. InitiaLit is used across the school and is showing improved results that are sustained from year to year. Numeracy is also strongly supported through programs, resourcing and specialist staff. Play based learning continues to be a school priority.

The Learning and Support Team play an integral role in the school and support strong transition programs P-K and Year 2- Year 3.

The community has high expectations of the school and works enthusiastically in a three-way partnership between parents/carers, staff and students.

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

• A highly visible and inspirational leader who empowers staff and builds positive, authentic relationships with students and all members of the school community.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with all key stakeholders, clarifying school purpose and vision that will celebrate and enhance the rich culture of the whole community.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge of Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 education practice to continue to lead the development of differentiated and innovative teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to know, value and understand each individual to nurture student, and whole school wellbeing in a diverse community.

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 P1 for 2025 and Principal Level P1 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.