Principal-Range 6

Overview

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Principal-Range 6

Occupation: Teacher

Location: Bass Coast

Reference: 1478703

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.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Who May Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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]

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

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

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

VIT LANTITE

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.

VAPA Requirement

To be eligible for appointment as a principal a person must either:

• Be a substantive Principal of a registered school in Victoria; or
• Have a statement of readiness following completion of the Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment.

Location Profile

Located in the unique and picturesque environment of the Bass Coast Shire, Bass Coast College is immensely proud to be the only government secondary education provider for the area. The College's zone encompasses 864km2 of the rural and coastal area centered around Wonthaggi. This zone stretches from Grantville, Corinella, Coronet Bay, and Phillip Island through to lnverloch and the hinterland. The College draws its students from nine feeder schools. The school's SFOE is 0.4178 (medium) and has an ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score of 991, slightly below the national average.

Bass Coast College is a Year 7-12 multi-campus school catering to over 1700 students. Located in Wonthaggi are the Dudley Campus (Years 7 to 9), the Wonthaggi Campus (Years 10 to 12) and our FLOW Campus. The Flexible Learning Option Wonthaggi (FLOW) Campus is an alternative educational setting for students at risk of disengaging in education. The San Remo Campus (7-9) is in San Remo.

The 250 staff are comprised of 160 teachers and 90 education support personnel twelve Principal Class incluidng; one College Principal, one College Assistant Principal, four Campus Principals, three Campus Assistant Principals, two Teaching and Learning Assistant Principals and one Wellbeing Assistant Principal. Bass Coast College staff maintain a strong belief in the importance of professional development to ensure students have every opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Bass Coast College is highly regarded in the local and wider community. The school's approaches to health and wellbeing, curriculum development and assessment are embedded across the school. Bass Coast College seeks to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through instruction that caters for individual differences and learning styles.

The Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Team work closely with staff, students and families to support learning adjustments and child safety. This ensures that each student can achieve the best of their ability.

The College has committed to the School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework and Berry Street Education Model to provide important classroom-based strategies to increase the engagement of all students, including those with complex learning needs.

Teaching is explicit and anchored by the Science of Learning research and approaches. The College has a well-developed instructional model the "Bass Coast College Learning Cycle" (BCCLC). The Bass Coast College Learning Cycle supports teachers, students and leaders to maintain consistent and evidence-based practice across all classes at the College.

The Learning Cycle, co-created by Bass Coast College staff, is represented in a cyclical manner to recognise and support flexibility across year levels, subject areas, class dynamics and teaching approaches. The stages link together in a logical order of the usual lesson flow but allow for movement between stages as required.

The Year 7-10 curriculum is based on the Victorian Curriculum. In the Senior years, we are committed to providing as many opportunities for our students as possible. We offer a broad range of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects and for students following a practical pathway, we offer the Vocational Major (VCEVM) & VET (Vocational Education & Training) in a number of specialist areas.

Key wellbeing programs are embedded within the curriculum, including Respectful Relationships, The Resilience Project (Year 7) and School of Play (Year 8).

Bass Coast College offers a range of quality curriculum and co-curricular programs across all campuses designed to support students in developing their skills and talent. The College has a tradition of student participation and success in the areas of Visual and performing arts, sports and STEM.

Extensive recreational, sporting, and educational facilities are available. These include gymnasiums, libraries, canteens, technology, theatrette/drama rooms, courts and oval or playing fields on each campus. The College also enjoys access to extensive community recreational facilities, local beaches, and coastal reserves.