Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Barwon South West - Colac Otway
Reference: 1486189
(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 lead a small school and develop a collaborative culture, including with other schools. Capacity to develop strong connections to community, heritage and environment, with an emphasis on innovative teaching and learning.
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.
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:
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).
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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.
To be eligible for appointment as a principal a person must either:
Alvie Primary School is a co-educational primary school situated in the Colac Otway Shire, north-west of Colac. The area is located in a region renowned for its dairy, potato, and onion farming. Alvie Primary School, originally named Alvie Consolidated School, was opened in 1957. Our school site spans 14 acres of manicured grounds, offering a wonderful canvas for children to learn. It consists of two playgrounds, two tennis courts, a football/cricket field, a soccer field, a basketball court, a 1km walking / running / riding track, extensive rose gardens, vegetable gardens, orchards, a 5-acre developmental bush play area, relaxing courtyards, Frisbee golf and shaded grass areas. We have a large multipurpose room, a commercial kitchen, and a dedicated music, multimedia, and Auslan language space.
At Alvie Primary School, we deeply understand that a strong partnership with parents and carers is crucial for supporting student learning, engagement, and most importantly, well-being. We share a steadfast commitment and responsibility for creating an inclusive and safe school environment, ensuring your child's safety and happiness is our top priority.
Alvie Primary School's vision is to build a community where students develop high levels of social and emotional wellbeing while nurturing a `Growth Mindset`, where they are inspired to be creative, critical, and curious learners. Today, our school continues to play an essential role within the district. As a small school, we foster a healthy, community-minded culture and experience higher levels of well-being. We design our learning programs with the whole child at the centre. This means that we equally address three key elements (1) the child's social and emotional wellbeing; (2) the dispositions and skills required to be a successful learner; (3) the Victorian Curriculum. The three key values; Respect (We respect each other, the environment and ourselves), Responsibility (We take responsibility for our own learning and behaviours) & Grit (We use grit to achieve our goals and regulate our behaviours).