Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1485660
Additional information for potential applicants is available on the school website at www.narnargoonps.vic.edu.au or by contacting our Business Manager at school on (03) 59425311 to arrange a school tour.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Educational Leadership
Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school in student engagement initiatives and processes, including applied and authentic learning.
Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
SC2 Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability
Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
SC3 Planning, Policy and Program Development and Review
Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.
SC4 Leadership of Staff and Students
A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
A clear capacity to foster a high expectation learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and helps students to develop their special abilities and talents.
SC5 Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment
The assistant principal reports directly to the principal.
Assistant principals have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program. In exercising the responsibility, assistant principals will have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff relating to their area of designated responsibility within the framework of the school's strategic plan, policies and budget. Assistant principals will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making.
The management of significant school program or functional areas in schools involve assistant principals in the analysis of the needs of students and the translation of state educational policy and frameworks into appropriate education programs to meet the needs of all students.
Typically assistant principals will be responsible for the effective use of the teaching staff and program budget of a defined area of the school's operation and for the oversight and leadership of the educational programs provided utilising these resources.
Typically, assistant principals perform one or more of the following functions:
Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
School Description
School Description
Nar Nar Goon Primary School is in the rural town of Nar Nar Goon, east of the Melbourne fringe. It is five kilometres from Pakenham and surrounded by mostly farming activity. The school has been in operation since 1880, servicing the neighbourhood areas of Nar Nar Goon, Nar Nar Goon North, Tynong, Tynong North and Maryknoll. In 2010, the school had a complete rebuild and enjoys modern buildings and an engaging outdoor environment. Our current enrolment is 196 students.
All classrooms are well equipped and provide a positive environment for effective teaching and learning to take place. The school aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports students to participate in class and school activities, and to develop as learners and as well-rounded people. The development of the students is viewed as a shared responsibility between home and school and parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children¿s learning and to participate in school activities.
Our staff profile includes a blend of experienced and graduate teachers as well as a team of Education Support staff that enable equity and access for all students. Continual improvement is both expected and embraced in all staff, and our PLC teams are expected to work collaboratively to plan, monitor and improve their effectiveness. Teams use an inquiry-based approach to ensure that student needs are met, growth is tracked, and every student makes progress in their academic, social and emotional development. Assessment and evaluation are formative, and we employ a responsive teaching approach to ensure continual and timely feedback is given.
School Guiding Principles
Nar Nar Goon¿s teaching and learning and wellbeing philosophies are focussed on the individual child developing a sense of connection and belonging, healthy self-esteem and the ability to take increasing responsibility for their learning, social and personal growth. The school aims to nurture this growth in a climate that is open and positive, where staff accept responsibility for all children and where there are clear expectations and consistent routines and practices. As a BSEM school, we prioritise building positive relationships and using evidence-informed strategies. Our teachers are well equipped to meet diverse learning needs, enhance student engagement and improve self-regulation. Our positive school culture supports the development of a sense of belonging, increases wellbeing, and improves academic achievement.
Vision Statement
At Nar Nar Goon Primary School, our strong sense of community and high expectations enable students, staff and families to thrive.
Values:
Our values are based on our desire to nurture an environment based on:
Our five school values are:
Excellence
All members of our school community are encouraged and supported to have the highest of expectations in themselves and to consistently strive for their personal best.
Respect
All members of our school community value integrity and a strong strength of character. We respond sensitively to the ideas, thoughts and needs of other people and their cultures. Differences are acknowledged, and we accept diversity and celebrate this in our community and in our dealings with others. We genuinely collaborate and work with others to achieve shared goals.
Responsibility
All members of our school community work hard to take ownership of their actions and behaviours. They complete tasks to the best of their ability. They take care of their environment and each other.
Honesty
All members of our school community carry out their responsibilities truthfully and with integrity. We always share ideas openly in a climate of trust and, work towards upholding clear moral and ethical codes in all situations.
Persistence
All members of our school community approach tasks willingly and with a determination to succeed. At all times, we are required to be resilient and keep going, despite any difficulties or challenges that present.
Curriculum
Nar Nar Goon provides a range of curriculum programs and experiences that support each child to develop their learning skills, attitudes and habits. Numeracy and Literacy competencies are developed through agreed instructional models outlined in the Nar Nar Goon Primary School Education Framework to which all staff are expected to adhere. There is an expectation that all students are successful learners and adaptation is
Specialist Subjects include: Art, Physical Education, AUSLAN, Music and STEM.
Nar Nar Goon Primary School¿s Strategic Plan (2022-2026) identifies the following for strategic improvement: