Principal-Range 5 - Tarneit Plains Primary School (interim name)Job posted: 21/10/2024Job type: Full time / From 22/04/2025 - 21/04/2030Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: TeacherReference: 1442269Closes: 10/11/2024Work location: MelbourneSelection 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 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.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.VAPA RequirementTo 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 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.The Principal of Tarneit Plains Primary School (interim name) will have 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 school;develop a vision for learning and designing a framework for pedagogical approaches which maximise the opportunities presented by the inclusive and contemporary learning spaces;design 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 disabilities;create an identity for the school - determine the school logo and uniform;select and employ staff with both the skills and mindset to ensure the vision of excellence and inclusion is achieved.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 realised;Full time / From 22/04/2025 - 21/04/2030Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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