Principal Level P1 - Hill Top Public School

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Hill Top Public School is a regional village school located on the edge of the Southern Highlands, serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Established in 1884, the school has a proud history and continues to be a focal point for the Hill Top community. The school has an enrolment of 125 students, with approximately 15% identifying as Aboriginal. Strong partnerships with students, families, the P&C, local Aboriginal Elders and the wider community underpin the school's success.

Hill Top Public School holds high expectations for all students and is committed to a positive, student-centred learning culture. The school's vision is grounded in collaboration, knowledge sharing, positive relationships and inclusion, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on maximising learning opportunities for all students, current school priorities include improving reading and numeracy outcomes through explicit teaching, effective use of assessment data, high potential and gifted education practices, and strong learning and support processes.

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Proven capacity to lead a culture of high expectations and whole-school wellbeing and resilience initiatives, with an emphasis on equity and excellence, ensuring every student is supported and challenged.
• Demonstrated ability to lead sustained whole-school improvement in literacy and numeracy through explicit teaching, using data informed practice to drive measurable student growth across Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Authentic, visible leadership and strong communication that elevates student, staff and community voice, fostering trust, collaboration and a positive sense of belonging.

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 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 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.