Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 3
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 1506398
(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:
Buln Buln Primary School - Our Children, Our Community, Our Future
Established in 1878, Buln Buln Primary School is located 7km north of Warragul in the picturesque West Gippsland region. For over 145 years, the school has proudly served the educational needs of the local community. Our school motto - Our Children, Our Community, Our Future - reflects the core values that underpin everything we do.
Our students and staff enjoy a blend of the old and the new, with a beautiful heritage building complemented by modern, flexible learning spaces, a multipurpose room, and well-maintained, spacious grounds. The outdoor areas feature excellent play spaces, significant established trees, and a native revegetation project highlighting our environmental commitment.
We offer a welcoming Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program run by the YMCA, supporting families with quality care before and after school. Buln Buln Primary School has an enrolment of 144 students across seven classrooms, and has an SFOE of 0.3406 . Our students benefit from a dedicated staff consisting of a principal, 12 passionate teachers and 11 caring education support and 2 administrative staff, including a Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer. Together, they provide a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Our continuous improvement and professional development culture ensures high-quality, effective teaching across all areas.
Students also enjoy access to specialist programs in Visual Arts, Japanese, Performing Arts, and Physical Education, delivered by expert teachers.
Our school community is truly special. Parents and carers play an active role in school life through the School Council, Parent Club, and a wide range of activities that contribute to a happy, vibrant learning environment. This strong sense of heritage and community involvement is deeply valued, and we actively encourage students to connect with and learn from the resources around them.
We are proud to be a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) school, underpinned by our ICARE values:
Independent
Compassion
Accountable
Resilient
Excellence
At Buln Buln Primary School, we are committed to building a positive school culture where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We nurture confident and capable learners prepared for the future through consistent, whole school approaches.
To find out more, please visit our website: