Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 4
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1483612
(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 foster and sustain positive, collaborative partnerships with the community that reflect the values, aspirations, and diversity of Beaumaris North Primary School.
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]
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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:
Beaumaris North Primary School (BNPS) is a government primary school located in the bayside suburb of Beaumaris, approximately 15 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. Established in 1959, the school serves a vibrant, engaged community, currently catering to approximately 500 students. It has an SFOE of 0.0983. The staffing profile of BNPS includes a principal and two assistant principals (1.6 FTE), 31 full-time and part-time teachers, one leading teacher, one learning specialist and 13 full-time and part-time Education Support (ES) staff, including wellbeing, office administration, facilities management and classroom support staff.
BNPS is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) since 2010. This globally recognised framework underpins the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, offering an evidence-based approach that fosters the development of the whole child and promotes international-mindedness. BNPS is continuing to roll out the VTLM 2.0, which includes an uptick in explicit instruction (especially with the introduction of the Maths 2.0 and Literacy 2.0 curricula and departments position on Reading and Maths) to complement the PYP approach.
The school is committed to providing an inclusive and safe learning environment, placing a strong emphasis on student wellbeing. We welcome allied health professionals onsite to support students' needs. A dynamic music program offering group and private instrumental lessons complements a broad specialist curriculum that includes Art, Music, Japanese, Science, Physical Education and Swimming. Tailored support and extension programs, such as MiniLit, MacqLit, GRIN, BEET, VHAP, and Robotics, ensure that students of all abilities are challenged and supported.
BNPS performs significantly above national averages and the averages of similar schools across all domains. Students demonstrated strong achievement in literacy, particularly in reading, writing, and grammar, and performed especially well in numeracy, highlighting the school's effective teaching practices and a stable, experienced staff that supports strong student achievement and commitment to academic excellence.
BNPS completed its 5-yearly IB PYP implementation review in 2024, and it is in the first year of its latest strategic plan. The school presents opportunities to consolidate our student outcomes and growth through dynamic and inclusive leadership.
The school grounds are thoughtfully designed featuring landscaped and artistic elements that enhance play, recreation, and learning. Community engagement is central to school life, with an active Parents and Friends Association, biannual school fetes, alumni programs, and regular parent events. Onsite amenities include a uniform shop and canteen, with proceeds reinvested into school programs, as well as a 5-star rated before and after school care service.
BNPS is committed to cultivating strong, collaborative partnerships among students, staff, and families. These relationships underpin a school culture defined by the core values of Care, Empathy, Respect, Responsibility, and Trust.
For further information about the school, please visit: https://beaumarisnorthps.vic.edu.au/