Principal Level P2 - Ermington Public School

Ermington Public School is situated on the land of the Wallumedegal people in West Ryde, within the Ryde Principal Network, and has an enrolment of approximately 465 students, with two opportunity classes.  The school consists of a diverse student population which includes 71% of students from a language background other than English, a small number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Ermington Public School is staffed by teachers who pride themselves on the ability to utilise current research, and evidence-based practice to form the basis of teaching and learning programs. The staff are committed to strategic improvement and continual monitoring through strategic timelines.

Ermington Public School prides itself on ensuring all students are provided with a high-quality education through the implementation of evidence-based practices, strong wellbeing programs and effective literacy and numeracy programs. The school provides a variety of extra-curricular programs including sporting and performing arts to engage all learners. Staff are dedicated and committed to continuous improvement of student outcomes through differentiated practices and personalisation of learning.

Sharing the school’s values, the parents and citizens of Ermington Public School are dedicated to the school and work in partnership to provide a wonderful learning and resource-rich environment for staff, students, and the community. 

Ermington Public School is an innovative, dynamic school inspiring all students to be Engaged, Proud and Successful.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Evidence of leadership practices that contribute to measurable progress in school excellence plans and system focus areas
• Demonstrated ability to authentically engage with parents and the wider community to enhance productive partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to plan, deliver and evaluate, evidence informed teaching strategies for improved student outcomes

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 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 > for 2016 and also for 2017.

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 (*****@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.