Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Principal - Range 4
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
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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.
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.
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. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
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.
* 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.
VAPA Requirement
To be eligible for appointment as a principal a person must either:
* Be a substantive Principal of a registered school in Victoria; or
* Have a statement of readiness following completion of the Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment.
Location Profile
School Profile
Mossfiel Primary School is in the established area of Hoppers Crossing, 30 km west of Melbourne, surrounded by a rapidly growing residential development which is a designated growth area for Melbourne. The school has been proudly serving the local community since 1970. Our enrolment is stable at approximately 350 students. Mossfiel has maintained its small community feel through our ability to personally connect to all of our students and families. We have a diverse school population with many social and cultural groups working and learning together.
Mossfiel Primary School is experiencing an exciting period of growth as we have cultivated a positive school culture over the past few years. Our focus on research-based practices and creating a psychologically safe environment has enabled both teachers and students to learn and grow together. We are committed to deepening our learning and ensuring that all staff are actively involved in our school improvement journey.
Vision
At Mossfiel Primary School we foster attitudes, values and understandings to enable students to attain their full potential as individuals and as members of society.
Values
We are a resilient, respectful, community of learners.
Lived through: Think Excellence, Think Respect, Think Resilience and Think Community
As our school vision statement focuses on enabling students to attain their full potential as individuals and as members of society, we have some key work to do to progress our results in some areas. These were identified as a part of the School Review process, and moves us toward providing the same results for all students, regardless of ability or background, and is inclusive of the following priorities:
* To maximise the achievement and learning growth of all students in Literacy and a focus on high growth, not solely looking at outcome
* To maximise students¿ engagement and wellbeing
The intent of our current School Strategic Plan (SSP) is to:
* Develop an inquiry-based PLC approach that will ensure we use data to target our teaching at each students point of need, helping them to achieve their learning potential.
* Embed an evidenced based instructional model that will ensure high impact teaching and guaranteed and viable curriculum, for every class and every child.
* Develop, document and implement a whole school curriculum plan that ensures a sequential learning journey for students from Foundation to Year 6
* Continue to provide opportunity for student voice through student leadership programs and begin to activate this voice in learning.
* Improve outcomes in student wellbeing, largely driven by the reintroduction of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Strategy and continued work around social and emotional learning (SEL).
* Prioritise time to build the capacity of the School Improvement Team (SIT) and increase its impact on whole school improvement.
The development of literacy and numeracy skills is of prime importance. We expect that all children will establish, to the best of their ability, the skills essential for success. Our teachers work in Professional Learning Communities following the DET PLC inquiry approach and are supported by our School Improvement Team (SIT).
Our SIT is made up of leading teachers, learning specialist and principal class with the main focus on implementing the SSP and AIP for sustained school improvement. Our school is committed to ensuring the Mossfiel instructional framework and rigorous curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting practices are consistently implemented. This is supported by developing teaching capacity through staff professional development, coaching, learning walks, peer observation and feedback, enhanced use of learning data to inform practice and collaborative planning to maximise consistency in curriculum design, implementation and assessment.
2025 will be an exciting year as we embark on a school review and new SSP. Mossfiel Primary School is seeking applications from educational leaders who are committed to working collaboratively as part of a high performing school improvement team and more broadly a member of a professional learning community. We are looking for educators who are committed to their profession and will contribute to the positive culture of our school.
School tour available Friday 29 August 3:30pm - Jacinta Porter - Assistant Principal
Applications close Monday 8 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
27 August 2025