Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Collins Creek Public School

Job Title Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Collins Creek Public School (0000B6QQ)

Location Regional NSW

Number of Positions 1

Remuneration The total remuneration package will be $168,946.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $149,059.00.

School Details School Name: Collins Creek Public School

Principal Network: Richmond

Staffing Area: Lismore

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone number: 02 9202 9270

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date 18-Mar-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category TCH Other

Organisation Teaching Service

About the School Collins Creek Public School is located 17 km from Kyogle and 80 km from Murwillumbah, in a rural setting close to National Parks and rainforests. Park-like playgrounds surround classrooms, a library and an administration building. The school has a current enrolment of 11 students from Kindergarten to Year Six. Our school values underpin the expectation that all students are Respectful, Safe and Cooperative Learners. We aim to develop responsible, caring and engaged students who take pride in their learning and achieve success. The school's emphasis on environmental education and sustainability empowers learners to consider local and global issues. The inclusive learning environment fosters wellbeing, is responsive to student voice and supported by parents and community working together.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

Demonstrated ability to balance the demands of the Teaching Principal role as a high performing classroom teacher, curriculum leader, and school and systems manager.

Demonstrated leadership in creating and maintaining an inclusive, supportive, and well‑managed multi‑stage classroom environment that meets the diverse academic, cultural and social‑emotional needs of all students.

Proven ability to communicate effectively and build strong, proactive relationships with parents, community members, and colleagues across all school levels.

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 policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

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 The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2017 details the new principal classification structure based on the 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 Teaching Principal Level TP1 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, 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.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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