12 days ago, from Department of Education & Training VictoriaThe Victorian Government committed to deliver 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026. This commitment includes the new Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) opening in 2026.We're building a new specialist school in Kalkallo. It will open day one of Term 1 in 2026 and help the growing local population get a great education close to home. A confirmed address will be provided by local council in the coming months.The school will be able to enrol up to 148 students when the school is complete and will cater for students from 5 to 18 years old with mild to profound intellectual disability.Specialist schools do not have school zones. Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) will consider enrolment applications from all eligible students regardless of where they live. However, applications from eligible students may be prioritised in order of closeness to the school if the school has insufficient accommodation to accept all eligible applicants.The new school principal is expected to be appointed in Term 2, 2025.The community will be able to help choose the new school's name via the Engage Victoria website. Following consultation, the Minister for Education will make the final decision on the school's name which is expected to be by early Term 3, 2025.ResponsibilitiesThe Principal of Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) has leadership qualities which ensure the effective operation of the school upon commencement, with responsibilities in the year prior to opening including to:work collaboratively as part of a Planning Group and consult with the community as required to make key decisions for the establishment of the new schooldevelop a whole-of-school culture of excellence and inclusion within the educational rationale for the new schooldevelop a vision for learning and designing a framework for pedagogical approaches which maximise the opportunities presented by the inclusive and contemporary learning spacesdesign a school curriculum and organisational structures that will support achievement of the school's vision and values, including its focus on excellence and inclusion of students with disabilitiesdevelop an understanding of the design intent of the new school facilitiescreate an identity for the school - determine the school logo and uniformselect and employ staff with both the skills and mindset to ensure the vision of excellence and inclusion is achievedprovide appropriate support for staff who are inspired to work collaboratively with the Principal, the staff and community to refine and implement the school's vision once in operationproactively engage with the local community to develop processes and systems which set the foundations for the new school to become a community hub that links families and children to services and support, provides learning opportunities and builds a vibrant supportive communitydevelop a strategic approach to the professional learning of staff and the ongoing development of the school's culture of inclusion as it growsestablish relationships and network with Principals of other schools to support and learn from each othermake any reasonable adjustments as requested by a student in accordance with the school's legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)work collaboratively with the Department's central and regional offices to select furniture, inclusive equipment, assistive technology and ICT equipment that supports the school's vision for learning and ensures the design intent of the learning spaces is realisedestablish financial and IT systems in accordance with the Department and school council requirementsSelection Criteria(a) Vision and valuesDemonstrated capacity to create a shared vision, define and gain acceptance of school goals and set and communicate expectations for effective performance.(b) Teaching and LearningDemonstrated ability to manage the quality of teaching and create a positive culture of challenge, support and collaboration.(c) Improvement, Innovation and ChangeDemonstrated capacity to produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies and lead innovation and change.(d) ManagementDemonstrated capacity to ensure that the school's human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed.(e) DevelopmentDemonstrated 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) EngagementDemonstrated capacity to develop positive relationships with students, parents/families and the local community and participate in and contribute to system-level activities.(g) Community CriterionDemonstrated capability to lead a dual mode specialist school and to strengthen inclusion by:Leading specialised and individualised programs aimed at students achieving their full potential.Building the capacity of the whole school community to cater to the diverse learning, social and emotional needs of students.RoleThe 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.Who May ApplyAppropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
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