Role
Responsibility:-
1. Lead teams in the development and implementation of a strategic action plan for the creation of College timetables.
2. Develop and publish timelines that promote inclusion in decision making.
3. Participate in the process of developing the curriculum program across the College including liaison with the relevant staff in developing the senior and middle school elective blockings.
4. Identify human resource needs and communicate to Principal as appropriate.
5. Liaise with Principal and HR Finance Officer in relation to the employment of new staff and management of ongoing contract staff.
6. Liaise with individual staff members on matters relating to teaching loads.
7. Generate the most efficient timetable in line with the current VGSA
8. Communicate timetable information to all staff in timely manner.
9. Investigate timetable developments that will make the best use of resources.
10. Support the Course Counselling, endorsement and selection process.
11. Prepare data for Principals and Committees to determine number of classes to run the following year.
12. Assist in Allocation of yard-duties and lunch time detentions.
13. Liaise with business manager around student allotments for fee purposes.
14. Upload the timetable into Compass.
15. Assist with replacement staff allotments.
16. On-going management and updating the timetable over the year.
17. Be proactive in anticipating staffing requirements, and to participate in, and provide advice for HR and the School Consultative Committee on staffing issues.
18. Support Daily Organiser - act as Daily Organiser when required.
Link to the SSP and AIP
19. Embed a culture of high expectation across the whole college community.
20. Develop and implement a guaranteed and viable skills-based curriculum.
21. Build teacher capacity to effectively use data, a range of assessment and feedback strategies.
22. Embed the SWPBS Framework.
23. Strengthen the implementation of the tiered approach to inclusive education.
Key skills and attributes of the leader:-
24. Coaching approach to building teacher capacity
25. Ability to build high performing mind sets and team culture
26. Ability to build high performing teams and collect evidence that reflects endeavour
27. Ability to build positive and effective relationships with the college community based on academic performance and pathways
28. Ability to effectively communicate and build connection with the College vision, values and strategic plan
29. Highly developed listening skills, that reflect a growth mindset
30. Be open to receiving challenging feedback and implementing this feedback to improve performance
Expected actions of the incumbent:-
31. Engage in the use of the Agile School Improvement framework
32. Use a solution focussed coaching approach
33. Build effective relationships
34. Be improvement focussed
35. Engage in a personal professional learning and growth as a leader action plan
36. Be open to adjustments in roles as discussed with the Principal and DET priorities as they arise
Timelines of pulse checks and progress towards targets:-
37. Leader will engage in monthly pulse checks to review evidence of impact and ongoing action plans
Direct report:-
Assistant Principal
Conditions of Employment
38. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
39. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
40. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
41. 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.
Location Profile
Elisabeth Murdoch College leads and implements initiatives and strategies to support the wellbeing of students, staff and the wider community. EMC is a lead school for the Department of Education Respectful Relationships initiative. We also have a newly established Inclusive Education team supporting students with additional needs including the new Tier 2 disability inclusion approach and Disability Inclusion Profiles (formerly Program for Students with Disabilities). EMC drives reconciliation in education, and celebrates and supports our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through our endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan. We are proud to work in partnership with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to support students building strength in cultural identity in engagement activities across the College.
Elisabeth Murdoch College, Langwarrin Primary School, Langwarrin Park Primary School, and Woodlands Primary School have partnered to create the THRIVE positive education network. Together we are using best practice teaching and the science of positive psychology to help every member of our school community to THRIVE.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is proud to offer a diverse set of pathways to cater to every aspiration. We strive to meet the learning needs and passions of every student, while also creating a supportive environment with opportunities for students to develop an individual sense of self and belonging to the community.
Our four Middle School Specialist Programs provide an insight into our unique approach to support students to transform their interests and passions into learning and career pathways in preparation for senior school. These programs are:
42. Leaders in Sport - Strong leadership within the community
43. The Murdoch Program - Providing strong academic pathways
44. The Performing Arts Collective - Inspiring success through a passion to perform
45. THRIVE Aspirant Leaders - Empowering students to become change makers
46. EMC Combine - Basketball Academy in 2025
These four Specialist Programs extend our regular curriculum, creating an environment where students can challenge each other, take risks and develop the behaviours and leadership skills that will support their continued learning well beyond secondary school.
We also provide a vast curriculum that caters for the interests and abilities of a diverse range of learning styles and pathways including:
47. Extensive VCE, VP, VM and VET offerings
48. School Based Apprenticeships with an extensive vocational program
49. Many additional opportunities to be involved in further educational experiences, ie. sport, academic, performing arts and community partnerships
50. Strong community links with the iCAN challenge and the Royal Children's Hospital, The Salvation Army, Monash University, Lifeblood and Cruden Farm
EMC College Vision & Values
Vision:
An inclusive environment that supports our community to realise their potential.
51. Pathways for every aspiration
52. Pathways to success
Purpose:
By creating curious and resilient learners who excel in a connected and global community.
Values:
53. R each
54. E mpowerment
55. A spiration
56. C ourage
57. H onesty