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Executive Class Principal

Executive Class Principal

Department of Education

Victoria

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
4 July 2022

Job overview

Location: Mallacoota P12 College

Department: Mallacoota P12 College

Position Description: Executive Class Principal

Begin Date: 11/07/2022

End Date: 10/07/2027

Regular/Temporary: Fixed Term

Hours: 38.00

Reference #: 1274601

School Website: www.mallp12.vic.edu.au

Apply By: 04/07/2022


On behalf of the Department of Education and Training we invite applications from leaders across Australia and the international community to apply for the position of Executive Class Principal of Mallacoota College.


This search is being undertaken by Tes smartExecutive recruitment services. They will support the Department of Education and Training selection panel in identifying the widest possible field of qualified candidates and assist in the assessment of candidates against the requirements for the role.


For a confidential conversation please email Tim Waley at tim.waley@tes.com


Location Profile

Surrounded by National Park, coastline and wilderness areas, Mallacoota is the most easterly township in Victoria and acknowledged as one of the few remote rural townships in the State.


School Profile

At Mallacoota P-12 College we create, practise, and maintain an environment that promotes respectful relationships, gender equality, learning and striving. We are proud of our consistently strong VCE results and VCAL completion rates. We enjoy working with small cohorts of students across composite classes, well supported by experienced ES staff and committing to the challenge of supporting each student on their individual learning journey.


We are a very well resourced and supported school, which has recently undergone a significant building upgrade, and continuing our connections with several philanthropic and community organisations. The school boasts large sporting grounds and undercover facilities, a separate Music House and dedicated Science, Technology, Art, Library and Multimedia learning areas, along with general classrooms and a secondary flexible learning space.


The schools current SFOE is 0.3328 and our staffing profile is an Acting Principal EFT 27.50 teaching staff and ES staff (which includes allocated teaching duties assigned to the Assistant Principal). We are rebounding from a couple of challening years in 2020 and 2021, following bushfires, COVID and our recent School Review will help guide our future direction.


Role

The role of the Executive Class 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 Executive Class 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.


Responsibilities

The Executive Class 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.


Selection Criteria

(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


Demonstrate the vision and capacity to:

  • Understand and embrace the unique characteristics and challenges of a P12 College in a remote, connected community
  • Create and support a culture of acceptance and individuality where differences are celebrated


Who May Apply

Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Applicants must address the selection criteria (max 300 words each). Previous applicants need not reapply.


EEO AND OHS Commitment

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.


Child Safe Standards

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


DET Values

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


Conditions of Employment

  • 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


Vaccination Requirement

A person is not eligible for employment in the Teaching Service unless that person meets the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.


For a confidential conversation please email Tim Waley at tim.waley@tes.com

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The Victorian Department of Education and Training is regularly recruiting Executive Class Principals in schools across the state. Please check this page regularly for opportunities to be a part of an ambitious and future-focused education system. 


Differentiated Support for School Improvement (DSSI)

The Differentiated Support for School Improvement (DSSI) program is an innovative and exciting program comprising four initiatives that are each tailored to meet the specific improvement needs of Victorian schools. The initiative forms part of a state-wide reform to lift Victorian government schools that require a boost in support to take Victorian government schooling from good to great. The initiatives provide school-based support to build teacher and school leadership capability, and contribute to building a system that provides every student with the knowledge, capabilities and attributes that will see the thrive throughout their lives. 


Executive Class Principals 

DSSI Executive Class Principals are highly experienced school principals with a track record of working in challenging schools and having a strong and positive impact on school structures and performance. There are two types of Executive Class Principals funded by the DSSI program. These roles are: 

  • as part of a Leadership Partners team
  • as a school-based Executive Class Principal 


Leadership Partners

Leadership Partners is an initiative that leads the provision of appropriately targeted support for participating schools to accelerate their improvement practices. Each Leadership Partner team consists of two leading teachers and an Executive Class Principal. The Leadership Partners team works flexibly across a limited number of schools to meet each school’s unique improvement needs.

Led by the Executive Class Principal, Leadership Partners take a collaborative, capability building approach to working with the leadership teams and teachers in schools to enable improvement that is sustainable and ensures school ownership of improvement.

A Community of Practice and DSSI professional learning will support the Executive Class Principal and their Leadership Partners team in:  

  • change management 
  • the Department’s school improvement framework 
  • providing opportunities for participants to self-determine their professional learning.


School-based Executive Class Principals 

School-based Executive Class Principals lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students in the school community. A key aspect of this role is to build the capability of teaching staff to become leaders within the school and engage in best practice teaching and learning. A Community of Practice and any school-based professional learning will support the school-based Executive Class Principal to develop a culture of outstanding teaching and learning.   


The role

The DSSI Executive Class Principal role is an opportunity for the successful candidate to lead strategic and practice change within schools and across the Victorian government school system by: 

  • strengthening schools’ Annual Implementation Plans (AIPs) by modelling evidence-based, best practice planning processes
  • developing relational trust with school leaders and teachers to support cultures of challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement
  • building the capability of the schools’ leadership teams through observations and feedback, mentoring and coaching, and data-driven enquiry in areas aligned to each school’s improvement goals
  • demonstrating system leadership through mentoring and developing future leaders, strategic planing, communities of practice with other school leaders and strong technical leadership. 


The ideal candidates

The Department is looking for experienced principals who: 

  • have a comprehensive understanding of contemporary issues and challenges faced by schools and school systems  
  • can demonstrate the ability to manage and improve teaching quality and create positive learning cultures at all levels of a school 
  • can lead innovation in schools and share this innovation with other school leaders to contribute to wider system improvement 
  • have implemented successful change management processes in schools with challenges or unique needs
  • establish strong teams and partnerships and work well with others 

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