11 Mar|Department of Education Victoria|Traralgon11 MarDepartment of Education VictoriaTraralgonApply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/38ansv Location Profile School Profile The Victorian School Building Authority is building a new specialist school in Officer. It will open for day one of Term 1 in 2027 with places for up to 144 students. The school will help meet increasing enrolment demand from the growing local population. It will help local students get high-quality education close to home. The school is located at 80 Pioneer Way, Officer, 3809. It is next to Kurmile Primary School and Toun-nun Integrated Child and Family Centre. The school will provide educational programs for students with mild to profound intellectual disability. A full enrolment policy providing detailed entry eligibility criteria will be available in 2026, once a principal is appointed. The principal is expected to be appointed by Term 2, 2026. The school will be named in the local Aboriginal language, in consultation with Traditional Owners, to celebrate and inspire a connection to Country. The department preferences Aboriginal language names for new schools. When open for Term 1, 2027 the school will include: \* 2 learning neighbourhoods \* an administration and library building \* a multi-purpose building including rooms for music, drama, food technology and fitness as well as a canteen \* outdoor hard courts and carparks \* junior and senior playgrounds, an adventure playground, productive garden and active green space. Design renders and an indicative site plan are available on the Victorian School Building Authority website: Officer Brunt Road Specialist School (interim name) | schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au The Principal of Officer Brunt Road Specialist School will have leadership qualities which ensure the effective operation of the school upon commencement, with responsibilities in the year prior to opening including to: \* work collaboratively with relevant program areas across the Department of Education and consult with the community as required to make key decisions for the establishment of the new school \* develop a whole-of-school culture of excellence and inclusion within the educational rationale for the new school; \* develop a vision for learning and designing a framework for pedagogical approaches which maximise the opportunities presented by the inclusive and contemporary learning spaces; \* design a school curriculum and organisational structures that will support achievement of the school's vision and values, including its focus on excellence and inclusion of students with disabilities; \* develop an understanding of the design intent of the new school facilities; \* create an identity for the school including determining the school logo and uniform; \* select and employ staff with both the skills and mindset to ensure the vision of excellence and inclusion is achieved. \* provide appropriate support for staff who are inspired to work collaboratively with the Principal, the staff and community to refine and implement the school's vision once in operation; \* proactively engage with the local community to develop processes and systems which set the foundations for the new school to become a community hub that links families and children to services and support \* provide learning opportunities and builds a vibrant supportive community; \* develop a strategic approach to the professional learning of staff and the ongoing development of the school's culture of inclusion as it grows; \* establish relationships and network with Principals of the other schools to support and learn from each other; \* make any reasonable adjustments as requested by a student in accordance with the school's legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth); \* work collaboratively with the department's central and regional offices, to select furniture, inclusive equipment, assistive technology and ICT equipment that supports the school's vision for learning and ensures the design intent of the learning spaces is realised; and \* establish financial and IT systems in accordance with the department and school council requirements. 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 explicit, 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. 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. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.#J-18808-Ljbffr