Principal Level P1 - Riverwood Public School

About this role

. Position InformationRiverwood Public School is a dynamic school located in south-western Sydney in the Beverly Hills Principals Network. It provides quality education programs from Preschool to Year 6 for 158 students, including 8 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. The school has a strong focus on inclusive education, enhancing learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students. Riverwood Public School values and celebrates a diverse student population with 82% of students from a language background other than English. The school currently has a range of multi–stage classes K–6 and two preschool groups. Respectful relationships are a priority between students, staff and community. Staff work in a united partnership with the parent community, enhanced by an active Parents and Citizens Association, valuing parent voice to support and develop a student-centred culture of high expectations and growth. Riverwood Public School offers a range of extra-curricular opportunities to support the academic, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive wellbeing of students. The highly dedicated staff are committed to Explicit Direct Instruction as an instructional model and all teaching practices are aligned with evidence-informed research. The school has a strong learning culture and uses instructional coaching as part of its collaborative approach towards professional growth for all staff. For more information visit https://riverwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Our public preschool is an approved early childhood education and care service, operating under the requirements of the National Quality Framework. We provide a safe, secure and quality play-based and intentional educational program to support every child to make a strong start in life and learning and experience a successful transition to school. We are committed to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children. This role includes: Clear child safety responsibilities, including mandatory reporting, and requires a strong commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment by recognising, responding and reporting concerns and taking part in ongoing training and improvement of child safe practices; and A requirement to implement the National Quality Framework, fulfilling the role of the nominated supervisor, guided by the paramountcy principle to ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children through high-quality early childhood education and continuous improvement. Selection CriteriaApproval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria, 1. A highly visible, approachable and experienced leader with commitment to enhancing authentic relationships, cultural partnerships and cohesion with students, parents, staff and the local network of schools. 2. A proven high-quality instructional leader with commitment and experience leading effective professional learning in evidence-informed pedagogy, resulting in improved student outcomes for all learners. 3. Proven capacity to effectively lead and meet the compliance and regulatory standards of both a Preschool and K-6 setting driven by Our Plan for NSW Public Education. 4. Evidence of impact in leading trauma-informed practices and student wellbeing initiatives that respond to the diverse needs of students and support the local community to ensure equity and excellence for all. General Selection Criteria1. 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 ConditionsAn 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. Special NotesClassification 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 https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/salary-and-awards/awards-and-determinations/teachers-award-initiatives#Principal2 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 2026. Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application. About the NSW Department of Education The NSW 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. The department is committed to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion How to ApplyMerit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here. To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.