EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

BLACK MOUNTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL

Relieving PrincipalTP2–13 March to 7 April 2017 (four weeks)

Expressions of Interest are due priorto the close of business on Friday 24 February 2017.

A vacancy exists for a Relieving Principal position at Black Mountain Public School forthe last four weeks of Term 1, 2017.

Black Mountain Public School, situated in an idyllic setting, is the focal point of a small community located in the Northern Tablelands area of NSW. This community is made up of farmers and others who travel to the Armidale or Guyra to work in a variety of trades. Since its establishment in 1882 the school has prospered according to the fortunes of the rural community, and has alternated between being a one-teacher and two-teacher school. The school's central aim is the education of students to attain the highest possible educational standard of which they are capable. It is the belief of the school community that this will be achieved by providing quality teaching in an environment not unlike that of the family where trust, care, mutual support and cooperation enhance quality learning. The Black Mountain badge has the words 'Fellowship in Learning', which reflects the belief that students should be educated in an atmosphere where they help one another to achieve their own potential.

General Selection Criteria:

  • High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education.
  • Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs.
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community.
  • Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning.
  • Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning.
  • Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policies and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Specific Criteria:

  • A proven capacity to manage the dual role of a teaching principal.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching across the K-6 curriculum with expertise in managing a multi-stage classroom.

The expression of interest must include the qualities and experience that the person would bring to the position.The expressions of interest of no more than three pages are to be emailed to Sue Brown, Director Public Schools NSW, Northern Tablelands Network, ior to the close of businessonFriday 24 February 2017.

Applications must include the names and contact details of two referees, one of which must be the applicant’s Principal.

Special Notes - Classification Structure for Principals:

  • From 2016, the classification and remuneration of our school principals will be based on school complexity, as measured through each school’s RAM allocation.
  • The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2014details the new principal classification structure based on complexity of schools which commences on the first day of the Department’s Term 1, 2016.Please view information on the Classification structure for Principals at
  • For further information on the changes and transition arrangements, see 5.3 in

Enquiries: Sue Brown, Director Public Schools NSW, Northern Tablelands Network

Telephone: 6776 4100Email:

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Relieving Principal, Black Mountain Public School, 13 March to 7 April 2017

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PRINCIPAL/SUPERVISOR ENDORSEMENT

This section verifies that your principal endorses you as a suitable candidate for the Relieving

Principal of Black Mountain Public School, given the selection criteria described on the previous page.

Name of Principal/Supervisor:
Recommended by Principal/Supervisor: / (Signature) / Date:
Applicant’s Signature: / (Signature) / Date: