Location: South West Region | Warrnambool Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2030 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1452769 Selection 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 ability to implement programs that are trauma informed and inclusive, to maintain and strengthen wellbeing outcomes for all students at Warrnambool West Primary School. 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. 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. Location Profile Warrnambool West Primary School is located in the rural city of Warrnambool. We are in an established residential setting on a hilltop overlooking the western end of the city and is set on spacious grounds with well-established gardens. It has a current enrolment of 143 students with a staff of 11 EFT (Equivalent Full Time). This includes 2 Principal Class Officers and 9 EFT ES (Education Support) staff. Warrnambool West Primary School believes in high levels of learning for all. Our AIP has a strong focus on learning and wellbeing and using our equity funding resourcing, small class sizes and point of need teaching are a central aspect of our teaching and learning programs. We are an inclusive learning community unpinned by the values of Inclusive, Respect, Safe and Learning. Warrnambool West Primary School strives for achievement through its successful PLC structure where student data is used in a timely and efficient manner to inform decision making for teaching and learning. Specialist programs are offered in STEM, The Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music and AUSLAN. The partnership between the school and the home is highly valued at Warrnambool West PS. Parents and carers are encouraged to be actively involved in the educational progress of their child. Contact: Chelsea Maddocks (Business Manager) | 03 5561 3161 #J-18808-Ljbffr