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Location: Western Region | Stawell
Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 14/07/2029
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1412253
(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
A demonstrated ability to work and consult with students, parents, staff and the wider community; continuing to foster strong and diverse community and Cluster partnerships to enhance the dynamic learning environment within our school and meet the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of our students.
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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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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 already be a Principal or have met the Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) requirement as follows:
Concongella Primary School is a vibrant small school set just outside of Stawell in Western Victoria. We are a core member of many strong networks: The Grampians Small School Cluster; The Stawell, St Arnaud and Surrounding Schools Network; and The West Grampians Network.
In 2024, Concongella has an enrolment of 37 students in grades from foundation to 6. These students are taught in 3 groups: Foundation - 2, 3 - 4 and 5 - 6. 65% of our students come from Stawell by car, 12% live within the nearby area, 10% travel by bus from other towns and 12% travel from further towns not serviced by buses. This diversity of locations is quite unique to our school.
Our students are supported by a range of staff, involving 3 main classroom teachers, 4 Education Support- Integration Aides, 3 specialist teachers, a business manager, an Outside School Hours Care coordinator and assistant.
We are led by our values of Support, Encourage, Effort and Achieve- the intent of which is utilised in the student motto: 'I am supported in my learning, I am encouraged to do my best, I put in the effort, so I achieve my full potential'; our School Wide Positive Behaviours matrix; The Conco awards and the weekly Values Certificate.
The core purpose of Concongella Primary School is to provide high quality education for all. This is supported by our vision: To create an outstanding learning environment where each individual thrives. And our mission statement: We believe that through developing authentic and rigorous relationships with our whole community, we are inclusive and guide our students to become effective members of society; socially and academically.
Community members are an integral part of the school's educational program, supporting students, participating in areas of the curriculum including classroom helpers, maintenance of facilities, and fundraising activities. The community benefits from the experience of parents and links with local community,
For more detailed background information, please refer to Concongella's school website and or contact the College to arrange a tour.
Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 14/07/2029
Principal-Range 2
Anthony Cain | 0407 285 695