. Position Information St George Hospital School is a school for Specific Purposes (SSP) located in the Children's Ward of St George Hospital. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 who have been admitted to St George Hospital. The students are an extremely diverse group, coming from a range of cultural backgrounds and all sectors of schooling. While the school is situated in the Children's Ward, it also caters for older students who may be admitted into other wards. St George Hospital School also offers an Outpatient Program for students referred by the Hurstville Child & Adolescent Mental Health Unit (CAMHS) or local public schools who have experienced extended periods of school disengagement. This program is designed to cater to the holistic needs of the student through the provision of quality teaching and learning and promote a successful return to school. On a daily basis, the school works closely with the student's census school, parents/carers, medical staff, therapy teams and social workers to provide high quality care and individualised education. Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary. A highly visible and approachable leader who builds positive, authentic partnerships with all students, families, staff and allied health professionals to promote the continuity of learning for students with wide and varied learning, wellbeing and health needs. Proven capacity to lead the implementation of the Strategic Improvement Plan, with a focus on reflective, evidence informed, evaluative practices to build the capabilities of all staff and improve the learning and wellbeing outcomes for all of students and build the capability of all staff. Demonstrated strength in leading improvement, innovation and change focussed on the continuity of student learning for students attending St George Hospital or its Outreach program. High level educational leadership with the ability to teach across the curriculum with expertise in managing multi-stage classrooms. General Selection Criteria 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 Conditions 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. Special Notes Staff working in schools within hospitals and youth justice centres must follow any vaccination requirements of NSW Health and Department of Communities and Justice respectively. Classification Structure for Principals: The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2017 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/principal-classification-structure-faqs 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 2024 and also for 2025. 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 ( dandidet.nsw.edu.au ) 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.