Principal-Range 4

4 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Morwell Park Primary School is located in central Latrobe Valley, 150km east of Melbourne and services the residential area of Morwell East. The school has a student enrolment of 338. Eleven percent of students had English as an additional language and 14 percent were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school has an SFOE of .6667 with 84% of students equity funded. The school values a strong partnership between parents, students and staff, with an active Parent Association, School Council and Junior School Council. The students' best interest and development is always at the heart of decision making by all leaders and staff as we work towards our just cause: to improve the quality of life through the realisation of potential. Morwell Park Primary School provides students with a comprehensive curriculum supported by an emphasis on literacy, numeracy and active participation, driven by the belief that developing student potential will enable a purposeful and productive life. The school operates teaching units for Foundation, Year 1 and 2, Years 3 and 4 and Year 5 and 6 with a Unit Leader providing a level of support for the seven year level areas. The equivalent of 3 full-time teachers operate across each year level, from Foundation to Year 6. The school provides many additional programs to enhance student engagement and participation in learning such as our physical education + sports program, our creative arts program with an emphasis on visual art, music and drama. We utilise an array of technology to ensure all children have access to the latest tools including providing a variety of portable devices, iPad and robotics. Morwell Park's workforce consists of a Principal, 1.8 Assistant Principals, 1.7 Leading Teachers, 2.8 Learning Specialists (2 currently on family leave) and 21 effective full-time teachers. Throughout the year, our school utilises a number of part-time teachers including Learning Tutors with 15 central payroll Education Support (ES) staff and a number of casual support staff, including student mentors. One of our staff is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Morwell Park is a school that cares and caters for the whole child, including each child's academic, social, emotional, health and wellness. The school hosts a daily free breakfast program that is accessible to all students as well as the provision of fresh fruit at recess, lunch is also provided when required. The school has a comprehensive wellbeing team consisting of a social worker, part-time nurse, speech pathologist, welfare officer, along with a number of student mentors to support children to reach their potential. The school has continued its rollout of a School Wide Positive Behaviour Management System (SWPBS) and the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) and has encouraged students to grow their 'Learning Powers' to be Kind, Gritty and Focused. The Respectful Relationships program was introduced in 2022 and is implemented year wide. During 2022, Morwell Park underwent major construction works to create an Early Learning Centre providing two preschool classrooms and associated facilities. In 2023, in cooperation with Latrobe City the school commenced with two preschool groups. The Coleman Foundation supports the school; community meeting spaces and consultancy rooms were incorporated into the redevelopment and began operation in 2023. The school and the on-site early children's centre jointly partner with Our Place to strengthen connections with the community to further maximise learning and developmental opportunities for the Morwell community. The school strategic plan has three school goals:

• To improve student engagement and wellbeing with key improvement strategies relating to maximising attendance, embedding trauma informed practices, developing an integrated community hub to support children's capacity to engage in learning and implementing learning adjustments where required.
• To improve outcomes in writing and spelling with key improvement strategies focusing on 'writing revolution' and 'sounds write.'
• To improve outcomes in numeracy with key improvement strategies pertaining to retrieval practice and explicit instruction.

Selection Criteria (a) 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. (b) Teaching and Learning Demonstrated ability to manage the quality of teaching and create a positive culture of challenge, support and collaboration. (c) Improvement, Innovation and Change Demonstrated capacity to produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies and lead innovation and change. (d) Management Demonstrated capacity to ensure that the school's human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed. (e) Development Demonstrated 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) Engagement Demonstrated capacity to develop positive relationships with students, parents/families and the local community and participate in and contribute to system-level activities. 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. 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. 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. 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. DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Conditions of Employment

• 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.

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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr