Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2030 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1440131 Location Profile School Context Bairnsdale West Primary School is located in Bairnsdale in East Gippsland, approximately 280km East of Melbourne CBD.
Bairnsdale West Primary School stands on the traditional land of the Brabalung, one of the five major clan groups of the Gunaikurnai people.
The school is strongly committed to the teaching and learning of language and cultural perspectives.
Bairnsdale West has an SFOE index of 0.5690 and caters for a diverse student population.
The school has a steady population, with currently 331 students enrolled with 69 students identified as Aboriginal.
BWPS is a values-based school, requiring leaders and staff to uphold the BWPS Beliefs and Values and the commitment that students are the primary consideration in all decision making.
The school is also guided by its motto 'A Caring, Learning Community', as both an expectation and motivation for all members of the school community to lead, support and develop behaviours that place equal emphasis on the academic and wellbeing achievements of students.
Role The role of the principal is to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students in a community through the deployment of resources provided by the Department and the school community.
Responsibilities The principal is accountable for the overall management and development of the school within statewide guidelines and Government policies.
A clear set of accountabilities, which distinguish their work from other members of the Teaching Service and the education community are set out in detail in the contract of employment.
The core accountabilities of all principals are to: ensure the delivery of a comprehensive education program to all students be executive officer of the school council.
establish and manage financial systems in accordance with the Department and school council requirements.
represent the Department in the school and the local community.
implement decisions of the school council.
contribute to system-wide activities, including policy and strategic planning and development.
manage and integrate the resources available to the school.
appropriately involve staff, students and the community in the development, implementation and review of school policies, programs and operations.
report to the Department, school community, parents and students on the achievements of the school and of individual students as appropriate.
Who May Apply Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.
Contact: Alison Clark Executive Director Outer Gippsland | (03) 4113 7401 #J-18808-Ljbffr