Principal Level P1 - Springdale Heights Public School

Job Description - Principal Level P1 - Springdale Heights Public School (0000B1UM)

Regional NSW

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Total remuneration package: $202,591.00 (base salary $178,811.00)

School Name: Springdale Heights Public School

Staffing Area: Albury

FTE: 1.000

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29-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM

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Springdale Heights Public School is located in the Southern Riverina area in Albury, NSW. The school provides education to a diverse student body from Kindergarten to Year 6, comprising 221 students, with 17% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 4% as English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners.

Springdale Heights Public School aspires to deliver an exceptional and inclusive educational journey, prioritising student well being, fostering robust academic growth, and nurturing social development. All teachers are committed to identifying, understanding and implementing the most effective explicit teaching methods, with the highest priority given to evidence based teaching strategies.

The current focus on student growth and attainment, well being and the delivery of evidence based professional learning has resulted in teachers who are supported to deliver positive student outcomes. The principal and school leadership team model instructional leadership and support a culture of high expectations and community engagement, resulting in sustained and measurable whole school improvement.

The school values the input from all parents as partners in learning and is supported by a proactive and engaged Parents and Citizens Association.

• Expertise to lead data driven, research based, quality explicit teaching practices to provide enrichment opportunities, differentiated curriculum and maximise learning outcomes to address the diversity of all learners.
• Demonstrated outstanding communication and negotiation skills to lead and manage complex and challenging situations that lead to improved outcomes for all in a supportive inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated resilience as a visible, approachable leader to build authentic connections and collaboration with staff, parents, community and external agencies to strengthen a culture of productive educational partnerships to enhance learning, wellbeing, attendance and engagement for all students.
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to implement and embed the Department's Equity and Aboriginal Education policies and programs, to enhance quality outcomes for all students.

• 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.

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.

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 also for 2026.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

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.