Fairvale Public School is located in South West Sydney and is one of four public schools serving the inner area of Fairfield City. The school currently has an enrolment of approximately 470 students, with 87% of students coming from language backgrounds other than English. The school's current Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) is 172.
Quality programs in the creative arts, sport, and extracurricular activities are key features of the school. Fairvale Public School is committed to improving student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, strengthening student and community engagement, and delivering high-impact professional learning to support the successful implementation of the 2024–2027 School Excellence Plan.
The school is organised into stage-based teaching teams and includes an enrichment class and an Intensive English class. Staff comprise a balance of experienced and early career teachers who bring a diverse range of professional knowledge and expertise.
Equity funding is strategically utilised to provide a range of additional supports, including a one-day-per-week playgroup program, K–6 interventionists, and an Aboriginal School Learning and Support Officer who works closely with Aboriginal students and their families. In 2026, Fairvale Public School established an Autism class.
Additional non-teaching staff are employed across the school, including School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), School Administrative Officers (SAOs), and a Business Manager. The executive team consists of one Principal, two Assistant Principals – Curriculum and Instruction (APCIs), and five Assistant Principals, who work collaboratively to lead teaching, learning, and whole-school improvement.
Following a comprehensive review of school data and evidence, three strategic directions have been identified for 2024–2027. Student Growth and Attainment focuses on improving outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics. Empowering Excellence aims to strengthen High Potential and Gifted Education, Aboriginal Education, and leadership capacity through the development of an aspiring leadership team. Every Day Counts prioritises improving student attendance, supporting successful transitions to school, and fostering stronger partnerships with students, families and the wider school community.
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary
1. Experience in building staff capacity through instructional leadership while balancing classroom teaching and school leadership responsibilities.
2.Demonstrated leadership in developing high-quality, differentiated literacy and numeracy programs, using explicit, evidence-based teaching practices, and driving whole school improvement through data analysis.
3.Visible and collaborative leader who fosters a positive inclusive school culture, implementing effective behaviour management strategies and wellbeing initiatives.
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
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.
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
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.
