Principal-range 5 - Horseshoe Bend Primary School
3 weeks ago
Location: Melbourne
Job type: Full time / From 22/04/2025 - 21/04/2030
Organisation: Schools (Government)
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1446853
**Location Profile**:
The Victorian Government committed to deliver 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026. This commitment includes the new Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) opening in 2026.
- We're building a new primary school in Charlemont. It will open day one of Term 1 in 2026 and help the growing local population get a great education close to home.
- The school will be located at 10 Amber Avenue, Charlemont, 3217.
- The school will be able to enrol up to 525 students when the school is complete.
- The school will open for enrolments for students in Prep to Grade 6.
- When open for Term 1, 2026 the school will include:
- 2 learning neighbourhoods
- an administration and library building
- outdoor hard courts
- a community hub with indoor multi-use court, canteen and arts/music spaces
- a sports field.
- The 2026 new school zones will be published online at findmyschool.vic.gov.au in Term 1, 2025.
- The new school principal is expected to be appointed in Term 2, 2025.
- The community will be able to help choose the new school's name via the Engage Victoria website. Following consultation, the Minister for Education will make the final decision on the school's name which is expected to be by early Term 3, 2025.
The Principal of Horseshoe Bend Primary School (interim name) 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 as part of a Planning Group 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 & determine 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, provides 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 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-l
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