Job Description - Principal Level P1 - Hillsborough Public School (0000B6SO)
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900152619
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: The total remuneration package will be $202,591.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $178,811.00.
School Name Hillsborough Public School
Staffing Area Newcastle
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number +61 92029304
Closing Date
18-Feb-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Hillsborough Public School is located in Northern Lake Macquarie. The school has been a pivotal part of the community since 1963 and caters for students in Kindergarten through to Year 6. Student enrolments range from 170-200. 2026 will see the establishment of an MC Support Class.
The school is supported by a strong and active parent/carer community that works in partnership with our staff and students. 13-15% of our student population identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background or have a language background other than English. Our FOEI index of 74 indicates that our school has little socio-economic disadvantage.
At Hillsborough Public School our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work closely with our school community to provide high quality inclusive education for all students. We actively collaborate to provide all students with learning programs that emphasise excellence, equity and wellbeing. Through the provision of effective evidence-based teaching practices as well as a broad range of creative, technological, cultural, leadership, sporting and environmental opportunities, our students' talents are nurtured and developed so that every student reaches their full potential.
Strong community partnerships play an integral role in our school culture. Hillsborough Public School works collaboratively with the P&C and community groups and is a proud member of the Cardiff Community of Schools and Kumaridha Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. We also work closely with other local public schools to establish strong and supportive professional learning networks that enhance the quality of learning opportunities available to our students.
Specific Selection Criteria
* Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,
* Proven ability to innovate and inspire a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement aligned to the Plan for Public Education.
* Demonstrated success in engaging with staff and students from diverse backgrounds with a focus on wellbeing, championing inclusion and cultural diversity.
* A visible, resilient and approachable leader who builds collaborative relationships with parents, the wider school community and external agencies to support students learning fostering a positive school culture.
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.
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 P1 for 2025 and 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 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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