Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 4
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1544666
(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
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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:
Eltham North Primary School is a medium sized school located in the beautiful surrounds of Eltham North. We have a proud academic tradition and maximise every learning opportunity to shape our students' future through high quality, values-enriched teaching and learning.
In 2026 Eltham North Primary School has 408 students enrolled. There are 19 classes comprising two foundation classes, three year 1 classes, three year 2 classes, five year 3/4 classes and six year 5/6 classes. The staffing profile consists of 53 members, excluding Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) and instrumental music staff. There is 1.0 Principal, 1.4 Assistant Principals, 2.0 Learning Specialists, 35 teacher class staff, and 13 education support staff.
As a Victorian Government Primary School, Eltham North has a clear vision and purpose to empower all students to embrace learning, achieve their personal best and build their emotional, social and physical wellbeing. The school values are Cooperation, Achievement, Respect and Empathy (CARE).
We are proud of our comprehensive and engaging curriculum. Our programs are designed to foster curiosity, build strong foundations and inspire a love of lifelong learning. Our curriculum is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. This framework guides what we teach and how we assess student learning from Foundation to Year 6. The implementation of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 is well underway, with evidence-based teaching practices at the core of our instruction. The school undertook a review in term 3 this year and a new strategic plan has been developed.
The school attracts and retains an experienced, caring and innovative staff. Our teachers work to provide a range of high-quality learning opportunities to stimulate and challenge the individual needs and talents of their students. This is done within a collaborative culture, creating a strong sense of community and team spirit.
The educational programs of Eltham North are further supported by a diligent, cohesive community and a well-resourced infrastructure. The school accommodates instrumental music rooms and an OSHC Centre. Additional facilities include our well-being room, library with extensive text collection, science room, performing art and visual arts rooms. Our zoned playgrounds provide a range of active and passive play areas with four adventure playground zones.
In partnership with the community, Eltham North continues to provide our students the means and motivation to excel and lead us into an exciting future.