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Laggan Public School is a small village school located 8km from Crookwell. It is set in large grounds with 2 sporting fields, kitchen garden within a beautiful garden setting. The school currently has an enrolment of 11 students.
Our school has strong connections to our community. Parents are involved in school events and volunteer in or Kitchen Garden program each week. The school is supported by local groups such as Rotary, Lions Club, CWA and the RSL.
The staff at Laggan Public School are made up of a teaching principal, 2 part-time teachers, 2 part-time School Learning Support Officers, a part-time School Administrative Manager, a General Assistant and a School Counsellor.
The high-level areas for improvement for our school as identified through a consultative situational analysis are student growth and attainment, positive wellbeing and educational leadership. These priorities will be supported through a range of equity funding sources including social economic background, low level adjustment for disabilities, professional learning, literacy and numeracy and quality teaching successful students.
For more information on our school, please visit http://www.laggan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.
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Demonstrated capacity to lead, engage and inspire staff to build a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement.
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Demonstrated expertise to lead evidence based, future focused teaching practices to maximise learning outcomes for all students within and beyond the school context.
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A highly visible and engaged leader who enhances the wellbeing of students and the school community through the promotion of strong, effective partnerships.
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 policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people
Classification Structure for Principals:
The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2024 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 Teaching Principal Level TP1 for 2026 and 2027.
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, 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 (
[email protected]) 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..
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 in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
