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Chester Hill North Public School enrolment approximately 420 students, including 87% from a language background other than English is a diverse and inclusive school with a strong sense of community. A dedicated staff, comprising early career and experienced teachers, works collaboratively with students, families and the wider community to strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and academic outcomes. The school has a strong focus on evidence-informed teaching, differentiated learning and building teacher and leadership capability to improve outcomes for all students. Our established partnership with Real Schools supports a consistent, restorative approach to student wellbeing, behaviour and relationships across the school.Chester Hill North Public School is situated on a large, attractive site with upgraded learning spaces, a staff centre, outdoor learning areas and an established Community Hub that strengthens connections between families, the school and community services. The school currently has 20 classes, including 17 mainstream classes and three Autism Support classes within our Inclusive Education Unit. The school is also a base for an Itinerant Hearing Unit.
Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Strength and vision in leading improvement, innovation and change through the implementation of evidence based informed teaching practice.
2. Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to genuinely engage, maintain, and support existing strong partnerships with students, staff, parents, and community networks with sensitivity to the school’s culturally diverse community.
3. Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based practices, passion, and empathy to support students with complex learning and wellbeing needs working alongside staff and families.
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
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 https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/salary-and-awards/awards-and-determinations/teachers-award-initiatives#Principal2
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 P3 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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
How to Apply
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.
For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
