Principal-Range 4

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 04/11/2024 - 03/11/2029
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1435054
Job posted: 06/09/2024
Closes: 04/10/2024
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 capacity to lead the school's inclusive and diverse community to ensure all learners continue to feel safe, supported and enjoy their learning.
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.
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.
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.
Location Profile
Hampton Park Primary School is located in the suburb of Hampton Park in the Southern Melbourne Area, a rapidly growing area in the South Eastern Victoria Region. The school's SFOE is 0.5893. The current staffing profile comprises the principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Leading Teacher, 3 Learning Specialists, 27 teachers and 39 Education Support staff. The school has a 2024 enrolment of 435 students.
The school is characterised by its rich cultural diversity with students representing 38 language backgrounds and provides a Prep to Year 6 program that recognises the wide-ranging educational and social needs of all students. We are guided by our purpose of 'Empowering lifelong learners - contributing to and thriving in an inclusive and connected community.' This is reinforced by the values of Respect, Co-operation, Friendliness, Best Effort and Equality.
At Hampton Park Primary School, we place significant importance on students developing high-level literacy and numeracy skills. To support this, we have developed specific programs for students across all year levels, which enables them to experiment, discover, manipulate and explore concepts in a practical manner.
Students have individual learning goals and are challenged academically. The school significantly emphasises teacher collaboration to plan at the point of need. Professional Learning Communities, regular year level team meetings and curriculum groups provide teachers with a range of opportunities to discuss, analyse and respond to student data to maximise learning outcomes.
Hampton Park Primary School's learning environment includes innovative STEM learning spaces. The STEM-based curriculum ensures all students are equipped with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to solve real world problems using the increasingly important competencies of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The well-resourced specialist programs of Science, Digital Technologies, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Mandarin and Physical Education are provided for all students each week.
In addition to a strong commitment to academic excellence, Hampton Park Primary School is an accredited Kids Matter school and we are now committed to the BE YOU Initiative to support our students' social and emotional wellbeing to build resilience and maintain positive mental health. We encourage parental involvement in the school, as we believe that an effective school community is built on strong and productive relationships with families.
At Hampton Park Primary, we are committed to maintaining an orderly learning environment where students persist in all things and develop a creative approach to learning in their search for excellence.
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