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Grose View Public School (GVPS) is located on Dharug land in the picturesque Grose Valley, nestled at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Our school was established in 1976 and currently has an enrolment of 279 students. GVPS school enjoys a close and productive relationship with its parents, community groups and neighbouring schools. We have a positive school culture with a diverse range of students, who love learning beyond the classroom and about the world around them. We currently have only a small percentage of students who speak a language other than English, however, we have a significantly higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at the school. We currently have 24 students (9%) identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
GVPS have been focusing resourcing towards deeply embedding structures across the school to drive continual school improvement in student academic achievement, specifically in Literacy and Numeracy. GVPS have identified a need to strengthen and deeply embed our data driven practices that ensure all students have access to stage-appropriate learning. Further work will need to occur around how teachers can successfully plan for and deliver quality differentiated instruction to support all students, including those identified as high potential and gifted.
The Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association is a highly supportive and active partner in the school, working collaboratively with the principal and staff to enhance learning opportunities and support the school's strategic priorities. The P&C plays an important role in fostering strong partnerships between home and school, contributing to decision-making and promoting a shared commitment to student success. This strong congruence between home and school creates a positive learning culture where students are supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The schools vision is to be an outstanding learning community, demonstrating educational excellence through evidence-based practices in Literacy and Numeracy, to foster the growth of healthy minds and healthy bodies.
Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Demonstrated dynamic and strategic leadership in embedding student voice, agency and engagement across all aspects of school life. Experience in leading authentic student participation in learning and school improvement, ensuring students are active partners in shaping their educational experiences.
2. A highly visible, approachable, and strategically minded leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who builds trust, establishes shared purpose, and strengthen a cohesive school community aligned to the school’s strategic directions to deliver sustained impact.
3. Demonstrated strong educational leadership to equip and empower teachers to effectively deliver evidence informed pedagogy, including explicit teaching and high potential gifted education, with a focus on continuous improvement for every learner.
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 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.
