Teaching Principal TP2 - Dobroyd Point Public School

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Dobroyd Point Public School is located in the historic Federation suburb of Haberfield in Sydney’s Inner West. In 2026, the school had an enrolment of 100 students across five classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, supported by 12 teaching and six non-teaching staff.

The school provides a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential. High-quality teaching and learning programs focus on student growth, achievement and wellbeing.

The school benefits from a strong partnership with its active Parents and Citizens Association (P&C), which contributes to teaching and learning programs, provides additional resources and supports improvements to the school environment. Initiatives include garden landscaping and the development of outdoor learning spaces.

Dobroyd Point Public School celebrates its cultural diversity through a well-established Italian Community Language Program, which strengthens students’ language skills and cultural understanding. In 2026, 30% of students came from a language background other than English.

The school is committed to maintaining high expectations, strengthening community partnerships and providing every student with opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.

Dobroyd Point Public School is located in the historic Federation suburb of Haberfield in Sydney’s Inner West. In 2026, the school had an enrolment of 100 students across five classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, supported by 12 teaching and six non-teaching staff.

The school provides a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential. High-quality teaching and learning programs focus on student growth, achievement and wellbeing.

The school benefits from a strong partnership with its active Parents and Citizens Association (P&C), which contributes to teaching and learning programs, provides additional resources and supports improvements to the school environment. Initiatives include garden landscaping and the development of outdoor learning spaces.

Dobroyd Point Public School celebrates its cultural diversity through a well-established Italian Community Language Program, which strengthens students’ language skills and cultural understanding. In 2026, 30% of students came from a language background other than English.

The school is committed to maintaining high expectations, strengthening community partnerships and providing every student with opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.

1. Demonstrated ability to lead evidence-based differentiated teaching practices in literacy and numeracy, using student assessment data to improve learning outcomes for all students.

2. Demonstrated ability as a visible, approachable and highly collaborative leader who builds authentic relationships and community connections required by the role of the teaching principal.

3. Demonstrated ability to lead school improvement, build staff capacity and manage wellbeing effectively to meet the needs of students in a small school setting.

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.

1. Demonstrated ability to lead evidence-based differentiated teaching practices in literacy and numeracy, using student assessment data to improve learning outcomes for all students.

2. Demonstrated ability as a visible, approachable and highly collaborative leader who builds authentic relationships and community connections required by the role of the teaching principal.

3. Demonstrated ability to lead school improvement, build staff capacity and manage wellbeing effectively to meet the needs of students in a small school setting.

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 policies 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 policies 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 2024 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 2026 and Teaching Principal TP2 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, 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.

Classification Structure for Principals:

The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2024 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 2026 and Teaching Principal TP2 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, 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.

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 in applying for the role 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 in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.