Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 5
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1525396
(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:
Mornington Secondary College is a co-educational school situated on the Mornington Peninsula, proudly educating approximately 720 students from Years 7 to 12. Anchored by the values of Respect, Community and Achievement, the college is driven by a clear purpose: to deliver excellence for every student, in every class, every day.
The college has a Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index of 0.3989. It is supported by a leadership structure, comprising of a Principal, 2 Assistant Principals and 12 Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists.
Our instructional model, aligned to the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), is supported by a culture of peer observation and feedback, Classroom Mastery and Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS). Together, these approaches ensure a consistent, evidence-based framework for teaching and learning across the college.
Our curriculum is broad, engaging and future focused. Students benefit from a rich academic program in the middle years, with a strong emphasis on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills. In the senior years, we offer diverse and flexible pathways' including VCE ATAR, VCE VM, VET and Headstart, allowing students to pursue meaningful and personalised post-school destinations. These programs are complemented by an extensive extra-curricular offering that includes inter-school sport, performing arts, instrumental music, drum corps, leadership opportunities and community-based initiatives.
The college facilities are designed to inspire learning and support wellbeing. These include a heated indoor 25 metre swimming pool, performing arts theatre, three-court indoor stadium, expansive oval and athletics precinct, a dedicated Year 12 centre, Japanese cultural program, and comprehensive wellbeing and inclusion services, including the Doctors in Schools program and Breakfast Club. These facilities enable staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and foster a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for all students.
Mornington Secondary College is deeply connected to its local community and proudly serves as a focal point for civic engagement. The college hosts significant commemorative events such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, welcoming dignitaries, families and community members to honour our shared history through student-led ceremonies, music and reflection. These traditions reflect the strong sense of pride and belonging that characterises our school.
The Mornington Secondary College staff are part of a collaborative, professional and forward-thinking team committed to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice and the development of every student. This position contributes meaningfully to our culture of excellence and plays a vital role in supporting student learning, wellbeing and achievement across the college.
The school is well positioned to build on its strengths by deepening partnerships with parents and the broader community. Strengthening connections with neighbouring schools will also provide valuable opportunities for collaboration, shared expertise, and smooth student transitions, supporting sustained growth and success.