Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 3
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1501161
(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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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:
Surrey Hills Primary School is a vibrant learning community that aims to develop every child academically and socially to become life-long learners. Our vision for students is to build a community of active learners who can meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world and become responsible global citizens.
The school community consists of 362 students, fifteen classes, four specialists, an administration team of three and the highly engaged parent network. The original two-storey brick building has been refurbished to provide functional and flexible learning spaces and is complimented by a full-size netball/basketball stadium and Performing Arts space. The well-maintained grounds incorporate passive play areas and a hard-court surface and oval area. An Out of School Hours Care program is conducted on site and local sporting organisations access the sports facilities after-hours for training.
Our school community highly values a safe, dynamic and inclusive learning approach. We recognise the importance of growing a caring, community-focused, and respectful school environment, while emphasising the importance of literacy and numeracy. Our school values are Care, Kindness, Respect and Courage.
Surrey Hills Primary School is an authorised International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Program (IB|PYP) IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality education and the development of inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are empowered to use agency to create a better and more peaceful world.
Our staff members are experienced, enthusiastic and committed to continuous improvement. They are proud to be members of the school community and have approached the IB candidacy with vigour and eagerness. The staff value their colleagues as reflective educators who are open to new ideas and focused on best practice as they educate our students.
To promote the health, safety and wellbeing of students, the school supports the classroom curriculum with specialist programs of PE/Sport; Performing Arts; Visual Arts; and LOTE-Mandarin.
In addition, Surrey Hills Primary School enriches students, connectedness to the school through extra-curricula programs which include Instrumental Music; School Band; Choir; Student Council; student leadership, camps and excursions; special activity days and lunchtime clubs.
Student wellbeing is supported by teachers through a range of programs and practices including: Respectful Relationships, Visible Wellbeing, IB Learner Profile; Circle Time; mindfulness and restorative practice. We want our students to have the skills, knowledge and personal attributes they need to take the next step in life when they leave Surrey Hills Primary School.
The school promotes strong connections with parents to further enrich the community. Together with the School Council, parents are encouraged to participate in a number of volunteer groups and opportunities that foster cohesiveness. Parent run events include a bi-annual community fete, school disco, fundraising activities, special lunch days and parent social gatherings. Staff and parents share the common belief that the growth of our students is at the heart of our community.