Principal Level P3

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Cabramatta Public School is situated in south-west Sydney and has a current student enrolment of 442 students Kindergarten to Year 6, including 94% from a non–English speaking background and 6 students of Aboriginal heritage. There are currently 17 mainstream and 3 Special Education classes (two IO/AU classes and one IM class). The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and student wellbeing, and the school community holds high expectations for academic and social success. The school has a Family Occupation Employment Index (FOEI) of 146.

The school has a committed staff that comprises of experienced and early career teachers, and an experienced, stable executive team. Cabramatta Public School is recognised as a high-performing school, consistently achieving outstanding value-added results and effectively delivering excellence in education to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

The whole school community takes pride in its cultural diversity, which is embraced and meaningfully reflected in all educational experiences and aspects of school life. Strong, positive relationships exist between the school and the community, with many opportunities for parents and community members to actively participate in and contribute to the education and wellbeing of students. This includes a dedicated P&C Association, a Before & After School Care facility, and an onsite Schools as Community Centre facilitator, providing a range of social and educational services to families with children aged 0–8 years.

The school's mission is to provide a nurturing, high-performing educational community where students are empowered to achieve sustained academic growth and a positive sense of wellbeing within a culturally inclusive environment. Cabramatta Public School aims to prepare young learners to connect, succeed, and thrive by enhancing learning opportunities and outcomes both within and beyond the school.

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

• A highly visible, approachable and inspiring leader with success in building positive relationships and effective partnerships to collaboratively deliver excellence in education.
• Demonstrated ability to harness and develop leadership capabilities, build strong teams, and enhance the school's established culture of high expectations to drive a shared vision and continuous school improvement.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and foster a supportive school environment that prioritises and strengthens student wellbeing, catering to the varied and diverse needs of students, and building strong partnerships in education to enhance learning opportunities for all students.
• Demonstrated success in building authentic connections and collaboration with parents, carers, and the wider community to strengthen a culture of productive partnerships in education.

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 2022 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.