Principal-Range 5 - Tarneit Plains Primary School (interim name)Job posted: 21/10/2024
Job type: Full time / From 22/04/2025 - 21/04/2030
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1442269
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 ability and commitment to establish an inclusive learning environment in this Supported Inclusion School by:
fostering relationships with the broader community and stakeholdersdeveloping innovative programs aimed at students achieving their full potentialbuilding the capacity of the whole school community to cater for the diverse social and emotional needs of studentsRoleThe 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.
ResponsibilitiesThe 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 studentsbe 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 ApplyAppropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.
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.
VIT LANTITETo 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.
Location ProfileThe Victorian Government committed to deliver 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026. This commitment includes the new Tarneit Plains Primary School (interim name) opening in 2026.
We're building a new primary school in Truganina. It will open day one of Term 1 in 2026 and help the growing local population get a great education close to home.The school is located at 6 Trickett Drive, Truganina, 3029.The school will be able to enrol up to 575 students. This includes 50 students with disabilities.The school will open for enrolments for students in Prep to Grade 6.The school will be a supported inclusion school. This school will have specialised facilities and capabilities designed to accommodate students with disabilities.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.
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