Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Medlow Public School

Job Description - Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Medlow Public School (0000B3SN)

Teaching Principal Level TP1 - Medlow Public School - 0000B3SN

Location Regional NSW

Number of Positions 1

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

School Name Medlow Public School

Staffing Area Port Macquarie

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Dafydd Thomas

Contact Phone number 02 9469 2806

Closing Date 03-Dec-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category TCH Other

Organisation Teaching Service

Position Information Medlow Public School is a small rural school 30km from Macksville, that has provided continuous public education in the Upper Nambucca Valley for over 100 years. The distinctive attributes of Medlow Public School are high expectations, team teaching, explicit instructional peer and collaborative learning groups. Parents and the broader school community actively participate in supporting and reinforcing student learning. Medlow Public School has a Family Operation Index (FOEI) 116 and 33 students. Wellbeing, sustainability and creativity are integral to the culture of Medlow Public School.

Specific Selection Criteria

Demonstrated highly visible, dedicated leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with students, staff and parents to continue to foster a positive, student-centred school culture.

Proven capacity to lead comprehensive wellbeing and learning and support initiatives for diverse learners that enhance individual learning outcomes.

Capacity to build collective efficacy across unique settings with multi-stage classes, while demonstrating the ability to lead the demands of the dual role as a teaching principal.

Demonstrated ability to deliver system priorities including leading Aboriginal Education, High Potential Gifted Education and innovation across the curriculum.

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 Classification Structure for Principals: The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2017 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 Teaching Principal Level TP1 for 2025 and 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 locatedhere.

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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