Job Description Location: Geelong
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2030
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1443419
Selection Criteria (a) Vision and values
Demonstrated capacity to create a shared vision, define and gain acceptance of school goals and set and communicate expectations for effective performance.
(b) Teaching and Learning
Demonstrated ability to manage the quality of teaching and create a positive culture of challenge, support and collaboration.
(c) Improvement, Innovation and Change
Demonstrated capacity to produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies and lead innovation and change.
(d) Management
Demonstrated capacity to ensure that the school's human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed.
(e) Development
Demonstrated capacity to create a professional learning community that is focused on the continuous improvement of teaching and learning, supporting all staff to achieve high standards and commitment to their own learning and wellbeing.
(f) Engagement
Demonstrated capacity to develop positive relationships with students, parents/families and the local community and participate in and contribute to system-level activities.
(g) Community Criterion
Demonstrated capacity to be a visionary leader, implementing a strategic direction for continuous improvement at Anakie PS so that students and staff realise their full potential in an inclusive environment.
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.
At the same time, the principal, as executive officer of the school council, must ensure that adequate and appropriate advice is provided to the council on educational and other matters, that the decisions of the council are implemented and that adequate support and resources are provided for the conduct of council meetings.
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 at VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements.
VAPA Requirement To be eligible for appointment as a principal a person must either already be a Principal or have met the Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) requirement as follows:
For principal positions advertised between 1 August 2021 and 31 December 2021 a person will be required to have registered to undertake the VAPA before being appointed to a principal position. For principal positions advertised on or after from 1 January 2022 a person must have completed the VAPA and be provided with a statement of readiness before they can be appointed to a principal position. Location Profile Anakie Primary School is nestled at the base of the Brisbane Ranges, and offers a unique rural environment to support all of its students to succeed. The school is committed to providing high quality instruction within a supportive teaching and learning environment. We have an innovative learning environment in place, with a caring, personalised approach to student wellbeing. Both the indoor and outdoor learning environments are unique and engaging, and provide a safe and stimulating setting which support our students to achieve excellence each day.
Anakie Primary School has a current enrolment of 64 students, with small class sizes and low teacher/student ratios, space to learn and grow, and a beautiful school building which has been purpose built for 21st Century, collaborative learning. A range of specialists and programs are in place at Anakie Primary School, including Visual Arts, Auslan, Performing Arts, Physical Education, MARC Van, and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. In addition to these programs, the students are supported by the wellbeing team, including programs such as Lego Club and Westmead Feelings Program, as well as Education Support staff in all classrooms.
The school values are- have RESPECT , be RESPONSIBLE , show RESILIENCE and aim for EXCELLENCE .
At Anakie Primary School we RESPECT others, ourselves, our school and the environment around us. We show RESPONSIBILITY with everything we do and make safe and sensible choices. We show RESILIENCE when things don't go to plan and bounce back with a positive attitude. We aim for EXCELLENCE in our learning, trying hard at all times to be the best person we can be! Anakie Primary School is continually evaluating student and school needs, planning future developments, and is dedicated to delivering high level teaching and learning opportunities to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students and school community.
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