(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 capacity to be a visionary leader who inspires a strong partnership with all stakeholders, ensuring a positive school culture based on a strong sense of school and family values to motivate and support continuous improvement of student engagement, wellbeing and academic outcomes.

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:

• ensure the delivery of a comprehensive education program to all students
• be executive officer of the school council.
• establish and manage financial systems in accordance with the Department and school council requirements.
• represent the Department in the school and the local community.
• implement decisions of the school council.
• contribute to system-wide activities, including policy and strategic planning and development.
• manage and integrate the resources available to the school.
• appropriately involve staff, students and the community in the development, implementation and review of school policies, programs and operations.
• report to the Department, school community, parents and students on the achievements of the school and of individual students as appropriate.

Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

The Department of Education and Training 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.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• 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 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:

• For principal positions advertised between 1 August 2021 and 31 December 2021 a person will be required to have registered to undertake the VAPA before being appointed to a principal position.
• For principal positions advertised on or after from 1 January 2022 a person must have completed the VAPA and be provided with a statement of readiness before they can be appointed to a principal position.

For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

Morang South Primary School is situated in the northern corridor of Melbourne, in the city of Whittlesea. The school first opened in 1877 and the old blue stone school house is located at 879 Plenty Road on the grounds of the Estia Health Plenty Valley. The school was relocated to its current site at 77 Gorge Road in 1997. 

The vision for Morang South Primary is to become a vibrant learning community where all members are challenged and empowered to strive for and celebrate personal excellence and continuous growth. The children will become positive, compassionate, able, creative, confident thinkers, and life long, socially responsible learners equipped to thrive and share the future of our evolving global society. 

Underpinning the school culture, code of cooperation, and the Social and Emotional Learning program are the values of Morang South. The school values are Respect, Learning, Trust, Honesty, Caring, Tolerance and Cooperation. 

Morang South Primary School is a committed and unified partnership of teachers, parents and children. Diversity is valued and high expectations are set for all. The school is committed to providing a high quality education in a cooperative, caring and safe environment. Students are encouraged and challenged to reach their full potential. 

Morang South Primary School offers a comprehensive curriculum, utilising the Victorian Curriculum. The school offers specialist classes in Italian, The Arts, Physical Education and Science. 

The current enrolment of students is 383 including 73 EAL students, 11 Aboriginal students and 2 international students. The school community continues to encompass a rich multicultural, linguistic and religious heritage with a diverse economic population. The overall socio-economic profile of the school is in the low-medium band with Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index at 0.3701. 

The School Staff Profile includes 2 EFT Principal Class, 24 EFT Teaching Staff and 8.1 EFT Education Support Staff. 

The school facilities include 23 classrooms, a Science room, Art room, Library, Italian room and 2 gym spaces. One gym space is a half-size gym, the other space contains a full size basketball court and small kitchen and foyer. The kitchen and foyer are currently used by the Outside School Hours Care program before and after school. The school operates a canteen daily. The outside spaces include a synthetic turf school oval with running tracks, 2 basketball courts, a large grassed oval, a Prep-2 playground and 3-6 playground, 3 sandpits, a gaga pit, a small turfed area, a small oval, cubbies and a sustainability area.