Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 6
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1488446
(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 build and sustain inclusive, culturally responsive partnerships with staff, families, and the community to foster a supportive and positive 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.
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]
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 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:
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College opened in 1984 and is a single campus, co-educational college with an enrolment of approximately 1,500 students. Situated in an urban growth corridor, approximately 20 minutes west of Melbourne, we welcome students from Years 7 to 12, from Hoppers Crossing and the surrounding district. There are 62 languages spoken at home by our families and this is recognised in our school motto of `prosperity through diversity¿.
The College places great importance on developing innovative and challenging educational programs, through which young people recognise the value of growth through learning. Academic rigour is valued at all stages of learning.
We aim to achieve the extra-ordinary by providing an education which has a focus on developing our students' academic potential. Our classroom focus is on challenge, engagement and achievement, supported by our GANAG instructional model.
A highly committed staff share in the vision and values of the College and are dedicated to supporting students, throughout all stages of learning. Our values of respect, responsibility, cooperation and a strong work ethic act as a framework to support our students through our agreed expected behaviours. The time and effort teachers put into their classes ensures the best educational outcomes which is reflected in our academic results. The College is very proud of its highest ever ATAR score of 98.90. We have excellent growth in study scores above 40 and consistency in the achievement of high ATAR scores. Over 90% of our Year 12 students progress to tertiary education or training institutes or vocational positions.
Our students are guided throughout their chosen pathway of VCE, VCE-VM, VPC or VET studies and are prepared for post-secondary options, including tertiary entry and further training or employment.
A diverse range of innovative educational, co-curricular and enrichment programs are offered across Years 7 to 12. These programs include the Italian Language Immersion Program, Wakakirri Competition, Inter-School Sports, Year 7 and 10 Scholarship Programs, Student Representative Council, Youth Parliament and Work Experience Programs.
Additionally, Year 11 and 12 Enhancement Studies make it possible to incorporate TAFE certificates and University studies within the VCE program as a result of strong partnerships with a range of tertiary institutions.
The College prioritises ICT across the curriculum with the inclusion of: media projectors in every classroom, Apple Mac laboratories and a 1:1 Netbook Program. These facilities are aimed toward preparing students with the skills required for them to take their place as 21st century learners and citizens.
Our College grounds are immaculately presented and maintained, providing our students with a positive learning environment.
Our students are also able to enjoy upgraded facilities including plexi-paved basketball courts and artificial turf tennis courts, our $2 million state-of-the-art Science Centre and a new Multi Purpose Hall with extendable stage and bleachers seating
Parental involvement in College operations and the learning process is encouraged as we consider this contribution to have a positive effect on the education of our young people.
A Tour of the College will be conducted on Thursday 21 August at 5.00pm by Assistant Principal Christine Tipping. Please contact the general office on 03 9974 7777 and speak to Dianne Barnard to book in for this tour.