Principal: Visionary Leadership for Learning & Community

Government schools; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools in Victoria seek a principal to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of education for all students in a community through the deployment of resources provided by the Department and the school community.

The principal must ensure adequate and appropriate advice is provided to the school council, that decisions are implemented, and that support and resources are provided for council meetings and ongoing improvement of teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The principal is accountable for the overall management and development of the school within statewide guidelines and Government policies.
• The core accountabilities of all principals are to deliver a comprehensive education program to all students; be executive officer of the school council; establish and manage financial systems; represent the Department in the school and local community; implement decisions of the school council; contribute to system-wide activities; manage and integrate resources; involve staff, students and the community in developing, implementing and reviewing school policies; report on achievements.

Skills

Vision and values

Teaching and Learning

Improvement, Innovation and Change

Management

Development

Engagement

Job description

Government schools in Victoria seek a principal to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of education for all students in a community through the deployment of resources provided by the Department and the school community.

The principal must ensure adequate and appropriate advice is provided to the school council, that decisions are implemented, and that support and resources are provided for council meetings and ongoing improvement of teaching and learning.