Principal Level P4 - Killara High School

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Position Information

Killara High School (enrolment approximately 1800 students, including over 50% students from a language background other than English) is a co-educational comprehensive high school with an outstanding reputation for providing opportunities where all students can excel in academic, sporting, cultural, leadership and community service endeavours. The school is large, diverse, ambitious and innovative. There is a strong pro-active focus on academic growth, personal best efforts and student wellbeing.

The school has a strong commitment to student leadership and social justice. There are five student leadership councils, each with extensive involvement in charity work and a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. Aboriginal Studies is a school priority and a key part of the school’s curriculum.

Students enthusiastically participate in a wide range of academic and sporting competitions. There is an extensive curriculum enrichment program that includes 12 music ensembles, three dance ensembles, drama, sport, debating, Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, chess, light and sound, and Killara Academy University Preparation program. The school's wellbeing programs focus on developing the whole student and include camps, workshops and a comprehensive mentor group program.

The collaborative leadership team is highly engaged with students, parents and staff who form an articulate and confident community with high expectations. The school has a strong focus on rigorous professional learning which targets the improvement of student learning outcomes.

Killara High School values its strong links with its community and various universities. The Parents and Citizens Association has a close and supportive working relationship with the school. Parents and carers are committed to ensuring that the school has high-quality facilities and programs, and the P & C hosts several major fundraising events each year. The school also has strong partnerships with local primary schools through The Killara Schools Partnership program and the City Country Alliance.

Selection Criteria

1. A highly visible, approachable, organised and considered leader with demonstrated skills to develop and maintain clear and effective school systems and procedures in line with department policies and the focus areas of the NSW Department of Education’s Plan for Public Education.

2. A proven ability to communicate with influence and an aspirational vision to continue the positive trajectory of the school and drive high expectations, enabled through collaborative consultation and authentic partnerships, that results in growth for all students and staff.

3. Proven capacity to analyse and interpret a range of data sources and lead continuous improvement through the implementation of the School Excellence Plan, including embedded evaluative practice, with demonstrated impact on student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

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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 (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.