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Lake Illawarra South Public School is situated on the shores of Lake Illawarra, in the Shellharbour Local Government Area.
The school's current enrolment is 186 students, with 17% identifying as having an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background. This year, a Multicategorical class (MC) has been established, and a preschool is currently under construction to accommodate a 2-unit setting in 2027, as part of the 100 Public Preschools initiative. The school's FOEI is 116.
At Lake Illawarra South Public School, priorities include student growth and achievement, and student wellbeing.
Learning programs are designed to cater for a wide range of student abilities, talent and skills, always with the aim of developing individual excellence. The learning support team works collaboratively with the whole school community to ensure students with additional educational needs, including academically gifted and high potential students, are supported.
The school’s staff are committed to engaging with the local community in meaningful ways. Valued connections with educational partners, including the Lake Learning Community, enhance transition and learning opportunities. The school is committed to building authentic cultural connections and partnerships with Aboriginal families.
The core values of safety, respect and responsibility underpin school and community expectations. The promotion of student resilience and self-motivation in all areas of school engagement foster success.
For further information about the school, please visit the school’s website.
In addition to the general selection criteria:
1. Approval to teach, with proven capacity to establish effective management practices and processes that ensure efficient, accountable and responsive school operations.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding to lead the establishment and operation of the co-located preschool.
3. Highly visible and approachable leadership style that fosters a positive school culture by building effective relationships with staff, students, parents, and the broader community, ensuring fairness, inclusivity, and open communication.
4. Proven capacity to unite all members of the school’s community toward a shared vision to deliver equity for excellence.
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 P1 for 2026.
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
About the NSW Department of Education
The NSW 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. The department is committed to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children. 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
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.
Additional Information
Our public preschool is an approved early childhood education and care service, operating under the requirements of the National Quality Framework. We provide a safe, secure and quality play-based and intentional educational program to support every child to make a strong start in life and learning and experience a successful transition to school. We are committed to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
This role includes:
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Clear child safety responsibilities, including mandatory reporting, and requires a strong commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment by recognising, responding and reporting concerns and taking part in ongoing training and improvement of child safe practices; and
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A requirement to implement the National Quality Framework, fulfilling the role of the nominated supervisor, guided by the paramountcy principle to ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children through high-quality early childhood education and continuous improvement.
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.
