Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 3
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1496213
(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.
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).
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:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
To be eligible for appointment as a principal a person must either:
Malvern Valley Primary School, established in 1954, currently has an enrolment of 258 students, an SFOE of 0.2057 and an EFT of 15.6 with a leadership profile including an Assistant Principal and Learning Specialist. The school has a proud history of providing high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment. Over the years, the school has grown into a vibrant learning community, combining strong academic programs with a focus on student wellbeing, leadership, and community engagement.
Our leadership team is proud of our dedicated staff, engaged students, and supportive community-and we would love for you to be part of it. We are committed to empowering students to make confident choices for their future by fostering a growth mindset, building on individual strengths, and supporting students to become empathetic global citizens. Student voice and agency are central to our approach.
Building staff capability is a key priority at MVPS. We provide ongoing professional learning, leadership opportunities, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to strengthen practice. Staff wellbeing is equally valued, and we take pride in maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Our School-Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB) framework supports student wellbeing, which promotes individual character strengths and positive behaviours. Our school values-Respect, Confidence, Cooperation, and Resilience--guide daily practice and underpin our school culture. Leadership opportunities are provided across the school, through the Junior School Council, Green Team, and School and House Captains.
All students from Prep to Grade 6 participate in our Academy Program, designed to develop 21st century skills through inquiry, collaboration, and technology. Students tackle real-world challenges and apply creative problem-solving skills in a context that supports agency. In addition, all students engage in a comprehensive specialist program that includes Greek Language, Physical Education, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts.
Our school benefits greatly from the active involvement of parents and the wider community. Families partner with teachers to support learning at school and at home, and parents contribute to School Council, subcommittees, and the Parents Association, strengthening connections between home, school, and community.