Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 4
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1484863
(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
Hillside Primary School has been established following the de-merger of Sydenham-Hillside Primary School and inherits a strong, existing culture and community. As principal, how would you honour and integrate this legacy while shaping a shared vision and strategic direction that engages students, staff, families, and the broader community to build a cohesive, inclusive, and future-focused school culture?
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.
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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:
Hillside Primary School was established in 2026 as the result of the demerger of Sydenham-Hillside Primary School. It is located approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's CBD on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. We currently have 478 students enrolled at our school from Foundation to Year 6 and 60 school staff members.
Hillside Primary School is culturally diverse, with 34% of families having a language background other than English (LOTE), our largest LOTE group is Punjabi. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive school community.
Our facilities include learning buildings, STEAM building, administration building, gymnasium and hardcourts. Our school grounds back onto the Hillside Recreation Reserve, and we are surrounded by a supportive local community. Most students who attend our school live locally and tend to walk or ride their bike to school. Hillside Primary School has developed close ties to the local community and enjoys support from our local shops and community services.
Hillside Primary School offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum program aligned with the Victorian Curriculum F-10, inclusive of Levels A-D. This ensures that all students, regardless of their starting point, can access a rich and differentiated learning experience that promotes growth in academic knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, and personal development.
We pride ourselves on setting high standards for students and staff and our vision underpins the schools focus on educating our students for the future. We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially.
School values, philosophy and vision
Hillside Primary School's Statement of Values and School Philosophy is integral to the work that we do and is the foundation of our school community. Our values are embedded in our daily interactions and the culture of our school.
Vision
Hillside Primary School's vision is to create a community where we all belong, learn, and thrive. We foster a positive and inclusive environment built on the core values of Excellence, Respect and Resilience.
Mission
Hillside Primary School's mission is to inspire a love of learning and support every student to achieve their personal best. We strive for Excellence in all we do, nurture a culture of Respect for ourselves and others, and empower students with the Resilience to overcome challenges and grow with confidence.
Objective
Our school's objectives are considered as part of the 4 yearly strategic planning process and reflected in the goals listed in our current School Strategic Plan (SSP). We also develop an Annual Implementation Plan to operationalise the goals and key improvement strategies contained in our SSP.
Values
Hillside Primary School's values are Excellence, Respect, and Resilience
Our school values, philosophy and vision guide our organisational leadership, governance, and culture to ensure that child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our school's daily practices.