Principal Level P3 - John Purchase Public School Join to apply for the Principal Level P3 - John Purchase Public School role at EducationHQ Principal Level P3 - John Purchase Public School 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Principal Level P3 - John Purchase Public School role at EducationHQ Permanent full-time job at John Purchase Public School (Cherrybrook, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia) Job Reference 0000AYIA Closing date August 6, 2025, 2 a.m. (AEST) Location Purchase Rd, Cherrybrook 2126 NSW, Australia Type Full-Time Status Permanent Contact Jo Marshall 0477719786 About This Job Position Information John Purchase Public School is situated in Cherrybrook, in north western Sydney, provides strong academic foundations and has established an excellent reputation within the community for its quality teaching programs, breadth of extra-curricular opportunities, capable teachers and outstanding student outcomes. The school has a diverse population of approximately 600 students, with 78% of families from over 30 Language Backgrounds Other Than English (LBOTE). Student tracking and evaluative thinking processes enable the school to monitor impact and informs the school's teaching and learning programs. Specialist programs offered include high potential and gifted education classes, individual MULTILIT reading, reading support, QuickSmart numeracy and support teachers for learning. Underpinning the school's drive to increase rigour and challenge, is a commitment to maximising student achievement and agency, Teachers and leaders regularly participate in meaningful professional learning to enhance their ability to respond to student need. General Selection Criteria High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people Specific Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria, successful experience in leading, inspiring, and promoting a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement especially in delivering on our commitment to explicit teaching. Excellence in collaborative practice that engages all members of the community in a shared vision for the school, including growing opportunities for students. Highly visible, innovative and approachable leadership that is deeply considerate of the needs of staff, students and the parent community. Conditions 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. Special Notes 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 https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/salary-and-awards/awards-and-determinations/teachers-award-initiativesPrincipal2 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. 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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) 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 . 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