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:
1. ensure the delivery of a comprehensive education program to all students
2. be executive officer of the school council.
3. establish and manage financial systems in accordance with the Department and school council requirements.
4. represent the Department in the school and the local community.
5. implement decisions of the school council.
6. contribute to system-wide activities, including policy and strategic planning and development.
7. manage and integrate the resources available to the school.
8. appropriately involve staff, students and the community in the development, implementation and review of school policies, programs and operations.
9. 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 ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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:
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:
Conditions of Employment
10. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
11. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
12. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
13. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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 already be a Principal or have met the Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) requirement as follows:
14. 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.
15. 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.
Location Profile
Flemington Primary School was established in the current buildings and location in 1922, and is situated in the quiet residential area of Travancore in Melbourne. The school is set back from Mount Alexander Road behind majestic, heritage cast iron gates and the school running track and oval. It is bounded by Padman Lane, Flemington Street, Cashmere and Mangalore Streets as well as the Royal Children's Hospital Mental Health Unit. Situated in spacious grounds, the main red brick building overlooks a pleasant tree and shaded courtyard flanked by a number of other buildings.
The current student enrolment is 359 students with the majority of our students drawn from the immediate localities and the local government area of Moonee Valley. Flemington Primary School does receive enrolments form international students and they are supported by the Western English Language School.
Flemington Primary School has outstanding teachers with specialist teachers, instrumental music teachers, generalist teachers and educational support staff. Our guiding philosophy is based on equity of access and high expectations that all children will learn and achieve their full potential. We anticipate that all children will leave Flemington Primary School with a love of learning, a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, independence, risk-taking skills and self-discipline. High expectations for learning and behaviour are linked to respect for the rights and responsibilities of all members of our community.
Interwoven with this philosophy and aims are the school values of Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Respectful and Be Ready to Learn with the overarching goal of BE YOUR BEST!
Our Mission: We will provide learning opportunities in supportive and collaborative learning environments.
Our Vision: Students will realise their full potential, contributing to our school, our community and our world.
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