Principal Level P2 - Shalvey Public School

Shalvey Public School, located on Dharug land in Western Sydney, is a welcoming and inclusive learning community catering for a current enrolment of 260 students. The school is proud of its rich cultural diversity, with 36% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 21% of students where English is an additional language or dialect. As one of the sites included in the NSW Government’s new 100 Public Preschools program, Shalvey Public Preschool recently gained service approval, expanding its commitment to high-quality early learning and commencing the process of becoming an integrated P-6 school. The school achieves outstanding learning growth in reading and numeracy, supported by an experienced and dedicated staff who are committed to differentiated and explicit teaching, structured learning and collaborative practices. With a FOEI of 188, the school embraces the department’s ambition to transform lives through learning, serving a community with high aspirations for student success. Shalvey Public School’s culture is built on inclusion and belonging, with staff, families, and the wider community working together to ensure each student learns, grows and belongs in a culturally responsive and supportive environment. Planning for a new School Excellence Plan will commence in Term 1, 2027, through consultation with the community.

Shalvey Public School, located on Dharug land in Western Sydney, is a welcoming and inclusive learning community catering for a current enrolment of 260 students. The school is proud of its rich cultural diversity, with 36% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 21% of students where English is an additional language or dialect. As one of the sites included in the NSW Government’s new 100 Public Preschools program, Shalvey Public Preschool recently gained service approval, expanding its commitment to high-quality early learning and commencing the process of becoming an integrated P-6 school. The school achieves outstanding learning growth in reading and numeracy, supported by an experienced and dedicated staff who are committed to differentiated and explicit teaching, structured learning and collaborative practices. With a FOEI of 188, the school embraces the department’s ambition to transform lives through learning, serving a community with high aspirations for student success. Shalvey Public School’s culture is built on inclusion and belonging, with staff, families, and the wider community working together to ensure each student learns, grows and belongs in a culturally responsive and supportive environment. Planning for a new School Excellence Plan will commence in Term 1, 2027, through consultation with the community.

Our public preschool is an approved early childhood education and care service, operating under the requirements of the National Quality Framework. We provide a safe, secure and quality play-based and intentional educational program to support every child to make a strong start in life and learning and experience a successful transition to school. We are committed to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.

This role includes:

• Clear child safety responsibilities, including mandatory reporting, and requires a strong commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment by recognising, responding and reporting concerns and taking part in ongoing training and improvement of child safe practices; and
• A requirement to implement the National Quality Framework, fulfilling the role of the nominated supervisor, guided by the paramountcy principle to ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children through high-quality early childhood education and continuous improvement.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing change initiatives on a foundation of relational trust, effectively translating system-wide priorities into meaningful outcomes.

An equity-focused leader who embraces and values the local community, fostering and strengthening partnerships that build trust and confidence in public education.

Proven ability to maintain and enhance wellbeing systems and supports for students across the care continuum to address the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of students.

A strong commitment to fostering a child-safe environment, promoting a positive P-6 culture that integrates the new public preschool while enhancing transition-to-school practices.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing change initiatives on a foundation of relational trust, effectively translating system-wide priorities into meaningful outcomes.

An equity-focused leader who embraces and values the local community, fostering and strengthening partnerships that build trust and confidence in public education.

Proven ability to maintain and enhance wellbeing systems and supports for students across the care continuum to address the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of students.

A strong commitment to fostering a child-safe environment, promoting a positive P-6 culture that integrates the new public preschool while enhancing transition-to-school practices.

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

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

Classification Structure for Principals:

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 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 P2 for 2026 and Principal Level P2 for 2027.

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

Classification Structure for Principals:

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 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 P2 for 2026 and Principal Level P2 for 2027.

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.