Applications close Sunday 20 April 2025 at 11.59PMOverviewWork type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Principal-Range 3 Occupation: Teacher Location: Echuca Reference: 1469887Location ProfileLockington is a small rural township situated in Northern Victoria, 35km southwest of Echuca. The town is situated in an irrigation district, with dairying being the main type of farming. Lockington is well serviced with educational and sporting facilities. The Community Hall, Heritage Centre, swimming pool and recreation reserve are readily available for school use.We have a current student population of 139 and teach in seven classes, 1 x Prep, 2 x 1/2, 2 x 3/4 & 2 x 5/6. The staffing profile of the school is the Principal, 1 x Leading Teacher and 8.5 EFT teachers, 6.0 Teacher Aides, 1.0 Business manager.Lockington has established itself as a school that provides outstanding opportunities for all its students. It provides quality programs in all curriculum areas and maintains a strong focus on individualising learning to cater for the needs of all students. An outstanding Performing Arts program supports the development of student creativity. Our whole school takes part in a one-to-one iPad program.The school also strives to broaden the students' horizons through enrichment such as:Camps and excursions.Visits by outside organisations, e.g. theatre groups, choirs, Life Education Van, Maths and Science presentations.Extensive intra and interschool sports programs.The school has a close working relationship with both the Preschool and local Secondary Colleges and actively promotes transition programs which assist our students as they enter and depart their primary education. There are plans to build an Early Learning Centre on the school grounds in the coming years.Parent involvement is a key feature of the school. The School Council and Parents and Friends Group are very active in the school and promote opportunities for social contact and enjoyment for families within the school. Parent volunteers add value to a range of programs including; Performing Arts, reading, sports, camps and excursions, as well as working bees, canteen and the school library.The moral purpose of our school is to provide an environment where each child achieves their very best in a socially inclusive school. All students at LCS have the right to feel safe and be safe at all times. The wellbeing of children in our care will always be our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse and any inappropriate behaviour directed towards children (please refer to the ChildSAFE policies on the school website).The school's philosophy is based on the following values:CommunityCourageCreativitySelection Criteria(a) Vision and valuesDemonstrated capacity to create a shared vision, define and gain acceptance of school goals and set and communicate expectations for effective performance.(b) Teaching and LearningDemonstrated ability to manage the quality of teaching and create a positive culture of challenge, support and collaboration.(c) Improvement, Innovation and ChangeDemonstrated capacity to produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies and lead innovation and change.(d) ManagementDemonstrated capacity to ensure that the school's human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed.(e) DevelopmentDemonstrated 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) EngagementDemonstrated capacity to develop positive relationships with students, parents/families and the local community and participate in and contribute to system-level activities.(g) Community CriterionDemonstrated capacity to foster and develop existing relationships and partnerships between Lockington Consolidated School and its broader community to enhance the quality of the school's education program.RoleThe 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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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 studentsbe 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 ApplyAppropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.auChild Safe StandardsVictorian 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: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.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.aspxVIT LANTITETo 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 RequirementTo 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.Applications close Sunday 20 April 2025 at 11.59PM
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