Principal-Range 3

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 to establish strong partnerships with parents and the local community, ensuring a positive school culture based on a strong sense of school values to improve student social, emotional and academic outcomes.
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.
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.
DE Values 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.
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.
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 Hawkesdale P12 College has a current enrolment of 167 students consisting of 58 primary, 109 secondary students.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic professional who is an enthusiastic and passionate leader to join our team.
The school has a strong and supportive School Council and has recently formalised their Parent's Group who provide support and additional funding for specific learning initiatives.
The aims of the college are to promote a comprehensive curriculum and significant learning opportunities across all levels of schooling where it inspires excellence in every individual.
Hawkesdale P12 College provides additional dynamic programs such as a State recognised Hands-on Learning program, the Nurture Room Space, Advance and Duke of Edinburgh programs, Outdoor Education, an agricultural program, a diverse camps program, work experience for both Years 10 and 11 and the Hawkesdale Volunteers Program to cater for the needs of all our students to improve their outcomes and engagement.
Hawkesdale P12 is situated in the township of Hawkesdale in regional southwestern Victoria.
Hawkesdale is in close proximity to Warrnambool (43 kms) and Hamilton (60 kms).
The township is surrounded by agricultural and farming enterprises.
These include sheep, dairy and beef industries and our school can be affected by a transient agricultural working population.
Our school community is diverse and multicultural and features students with EAL and indigenous backgrounds.
The college is surrounded by lush native vegetation and the grounds are well maintained and students and staff have ample outdoor space and facilities to enjoy.
Hawkesdale is a small rural town that offers many different sporting opportunities.
The local community is passionate about their sporting events which include football, netball, tennis, cricket and swimming.
The community offers the opportunity for the teaching staff to be involved in all their activities, which in return strengthens the relationship between the school and the community.
Hawkesdale P12 College is seeking a strong, approachable leader who is passionate and motivated to implement innovative curriculum to all students so that they can achieve optimum education outcomes.
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