Position Information
Maroubra Bay Public School is located in the Eastern Suburbs Sydney with 218 students currently enrolled. There is a rich diverse school population, with 45 cultural groups represented. There are currently 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 115 students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD). Extracurricular opportunities are offered including dancing, PSSA sports, Public Speaking and Debating competitions and the whole school garden program give students experiences where they can explore and enhance their creative abilities and make sense of the world around them. There are identified areas for improvement in student performance, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy, with a strong focus on using data informed evidence-based practices. This is implemented by explicit teaching of syllabus outcomes, where support for all learners is addressed through targeted programs such as High Performance and Gifted Education and Small Group Tuition. Students' learning improvements will be monitored regularly, measuring growth for all students, across the full range of abilities. Quality education for our students is offered through an innovative, challenging and vibrant learning environment. Through a commitment to high expectations, quality teaching and academic excellence, students embark on a pathway to lifelong learning and continued success. The school makes positive connections and maintains a feeling of belonging with parents, carers and community groups, by supporting them to understand their children's learning. The wellbeing of all students and teachers is a priority and is addressed through the implementation of whole school programs such as Grow Your Mind and Bounce Back. The school strategically plans by developing targeted and differentiated learning where all voices’ students, staff, parents and carers are listened to and prioritised in decision making. All staff work collaboratively by partaking in high impact professional learning and embedded collegial practices to support each other and students, to develop life-long skills and dispositions and to achieve growth and improved literacy and numeracy outcomes for all.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Outstanding capacity to inspire and model highly effective educational practices for continuous improvement in a culture of high expectations.
A demonstrated ability to genuinely embrace the culture of inclusion and wellbeing.
High level competencies to develop and implement school excellence plans, and the evaluation of learning and teaching programs that will promote consistency of practice and high student achievement.
Evidence of being a proactive, resilient and visible leader with a commitment to promoting the school’s profile and enhancing partnerships with parents and the wider educational community.
General Selection Criteria
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
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 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:///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 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, 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
Merit 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.