Teaching Service
Reference number 0000B64U Occupation TCH Other Work type
Location Sydney Region Salary Information The total remuneration package will be $241,200.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $213,283.00. Principal Network Fairfield School Name Fairvale Public School Staff Area Fairfield Closing date 04 March 2026 at 4:00pm
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Position Information Fairvale Public School is located in South Western Sydney within the Fairfield local government area and proudly serves a diverse, multicultural community. The current enrolment is 471 students, with 91% coming from a language background other than English, and approximately 21% from a refugee background. The predominant cultural groups include Arabic, Assyrian and Vietnamese. The school has 7 students who proudly identify as Aboriginal. In 2026, the school established a special education class to support students with autism. Currently, the Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) for the school is 171. Fairvale Public School has a strong and dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff who work collaboratively towards a shared vision of improving educational outcomes for all students. Staff are passionate, focused on making a difference every day by setting high expectations and collaborating with all stakeholders to enhance learning and achievement. The school community takes pride in its cultural diversity and promotes an inclusive environment where every student is valued and experiences a strong sense of belonging. Through high expectations and explicit teaching, learners are empowered to develop confidence, realise their potential, and succeed in all areas of school life. Strong, positive partnerships exist between the school and the community, with many opportunities for parents and community members to participate and contribute to the education and wellbeing of students. The school has an active parent group, supported by a community liaison officer who coordinates a range of successful initiatives for the school community. The school offers a weekly playgroup program to provide educational experiences and social development for young children in the pre-school years. Fairvale Public School’s mission is to provide a nurturing, high-performing educational environment where students achieve academic growth and positive wellbeing within a culturally inclusive setting. The school aims to prepare learners to connect, succeed, and thrive by offering enriching learning experiences both within and beyond the classroom.
Selection Criteria Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,
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A highly visible, approachable and inspiring leader with demonstrated capacity to build productive relationships and effective partnerships with the whole school community to collaboratively deliver excellence in education.
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Demonstrated instructional leadership that inspires and builds the capability of all staff, and the capacity of all teachers to implement evidence-based pedagogy as reflective and adaptive practitioners with a driven focus on improving learning outcomes for all students.
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Demonstrated capacity to lead and foster a supportive school environment that prioritises and enhances student wellbeing, addresses the diverse needs of students, and amplifies student voice and agency to enrich learning opportunities for all students.
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
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-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 P3 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.