Principal Level P1 - Newcastle East Public School

Job Description - Principal Level P1 - Newcastle East Public School (0000B1ZY)

Principal Level P1 - Newcastle East Public School - 0000B1ZY

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number

A

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

The total remuneration package will be $202,591.00. This classification attracts a base salary of $173,603.00.

School Name

Newcastle East Public School

Principal Network

Newcastle

Staffing Area

Newcastle

FTE

1.000

Contact

Petina Bulmer, Phone , School Admin

Closing Date

12-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Newcastle East Public School is an inner-city primary school with a proud tradition of delivering high-quality education to its community for more than two centuries. The school aims to support every child in achieving their potential and prepare them for life and future learning.

In 2025, there are 258 students enrolled. This includes 6 Aboriginal students and 72 students who have a language background other than English. Our Family Occupational and Education Index (FOEI) of 16, indicates a low level of socio-economic disadvantage.

Students participate in a wide range of learning experiences in the pursuit of academic improvement and excellence. A plethora of high potential and gifted education opportunities across the social-emotional, creative, physical and intellectual domains are offered to students.

The staff is highly motivated and professional and use evidence-based practices in explicit teaching, HPGE and equity for excellence to lift academic results in literacy and numeracy and raise academic achievement. The school will undertake External Validation in 2026

Specific Selection Criteria

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

• 1. A highly visible, collaborative, inspirational leader who demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and effective communication to nurture strong partnerships and promote a positive school culture that enhances wellbeing, engagement and student success.
• 2. Demonstrated experience to lead a shared vision, fostering a positive and inclusive culture that motivates a highly accomplished, committed staff-supporting their professional growth, promoting leadership aspirations and driving excellence across the school.
• 3. Demonstrated experience to prioritise and lead evidence based practices and innovative resourcing to improve student engagement, academic achievement and attendance.

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

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 ( ) 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.