Principal-Range 3 (Principal-Range 3)

Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 14/07/2029 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1413026 Job posted: 29/04/2024 Closes: 16/05/2024 Occupation: Teacher Job duration: From 15/07/2024 - 14/07/2029 Reference: 1413026 Occupation: Teacher Salary Range: Salary not specified 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. 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. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ****** Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx 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. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person. 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 Tyrrell College is a F-12 school located in the Mallee town of Sea Lake, which is about 400 kilometres North-West of Melbourne. The community is mainly farm-based and the area is well known for its rich grain farming. The school's purpose is to provide a safe, positive and challenging environment where everyone aspires to aim high and become responsible, caring and contributing community members. Tyrrell College has three pillars which encompass the development of high-quality teaching and learning practices, where learning is differentiated and progress is evidence-based. Relationships between all community members are embedded and aligned with the College values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Aiming High. Partnerships with the wider Community and parents are an essential and vital part of the College's operation. The parents, community, staff and students have high expectations of the College and the outcomes it provides for the students. The College has excellent facilities set in a large, well-maintained precinct. The adjoining Community Centre provides for sporting and cultural activities and a Building the Education Revolution funded primary wing is an outstanding facility. The Student Family Occupation (SFO) index is 0.43 with 119 enrolled students in 2024. The school employs a total of 29.23 FTE staff, including 1.8 Principal class, 16.46 teaching staff, and 10.97 education support staff. For some years now, the College has had a strong focus on agricultural opportunities for students. In 2011, the school was recognised for its achievements and forward thinking with a National Australia Bank Schools First National Award ($500,000). Through this program the College is agricultural manager of two land holdings of 60 and 70 hectares each on different sides of Sea Lake, with VCE and VET students having opportunities in food and livestock production, some related opportunities for P-6 students, a core subject in Year 8, and an elective in Years 9-12. The College has composite classes in F-6 and each year level from 7 to 12 is comprised of one class of students. VCE classes operate with one class per study. The College places a great emphasis on a fully documented curriculum, which is rigorous and personalized. The Victorian Curriculum and VCE curriculum inform curriculum delivery and organisational structures for student learning. VCE, VCE VM and VET are offered as senior pathways programs. VET subjects offered include Agriculture and Engineering. The College accesses some Distance Education subjects, and blended learning classes have been offered within the Mallee Cluster. The small student numbers provide a platform for relationship building between students and between students and teachers. Teachers have opportunities in this small school context to know students well, to spend more individual time with students, and to personalise learning for every student. Students participate in an extensive range of cultural, academic and sporting activities including visiting performances, drama workshops, camps and excursions and inter-college sports. Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 14/07/2029 Job classification: Contact: To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr