Principal Telopea Park School

ACT Gov - Education Directorate

Sydney, NSW 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 26 April 2021


This role is based in Canberra, ACT. The Principal will lead a consistent approach to learning across the school, including the bilingual English/French education program.

<p><b>Education </b></p><p><b>Telopea Park School </b></p><p><b>Principal Telopea Park School </b></p><p><b>School Leader A 2 </b></p><p><b>Salary Range: $181,309 (PN: 45293) </b></p><p><b>Details: </b></p><p><b>PRINCIPAL PROFILE </b></p><p>The Principal will lead a consistent approach to learning across the school, including the bilingual English/French education program . As the leader of the school’s executive team, the principal will collaboratively develop and lead the strategic direction of the school using a distributive model to build the capabilities and effectiveness of the leadership team and staff. The principal works with the French principal / Proviseur to develop and implement the bilingual program and support teachers to deliver quality teaching in English and French languages. </p><p>With students at the centre, strategic priorities include improved numeracy growth, data informed practice, establishing a culture of inquiry and empowering students to be active contributors in their learning. The appointed Principal will work to build the capability of all teachers to collaborate with purpose and to embed a consistent approach to teaching and learning across the school in line with ACT Education Directorate Future of Education strategy. </p><p>The new Principal of Telopea Park School will continue to nurture the established strong partnership with the school community and external stakeholders. Further, the Principal will recognise that teachers and school leaders work in partnership with families, support staff and other professionals to promote equity of opportunity and excellent outcomes for all learners. </p><p>For a deeper understanding about the school, examine the school’s Annual Action Plans, Annual School Board Reports, School Review Reports and current School Improvement Plan available on the school website. </p><p><b>KEY DUTIES </b></p><p>The principal will ensure the needs of all students are met in a timely way through the strategic use of resources. With a strong focus on equity and inclusion, you will lead a consistent approach to learning across the school, ensuring there is a quality teacher in every classroom. </p><p>As the leader of the school’s executive team, you will collaboratively develop and assist in leading the strategic direction of the school using a distributive model to build the capabilities and effectiveness of the leadership and teaching teams. </p><p>You will manage the school within legislative requirements and in accordance with system and school board policies. The school is administered within the frameworks of the ACT Education Directorate in accordance with the provisions of the Binational Agreement. The objectives of the Agreement are to promote bilingual education in the English and French languages and to foster cultural understandings. Providing professional leadership in all aspects of the school&#39;s operations and promote the overall educational welfare of students. </p><p><b>Eligibility/Other Requirements: </b></p><p>• Prior to commencing in this role a minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification; a current full teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or eligibility for teacher registration with the ACT TQI) and a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804. </p><p>• Competency in French language speaking is desirable and will support the successful candidate to promote the school’s bilingual context for learning and teaching. </p><p>Notes: The committee will use the standard selection techniques in accordance with the principals of merit including, short listing, interviewing and refereeing, not necessarily in this order, to determine a list of suitable applicants. These standard selection techniques may be supplemented by other assessment techniques that the selection committee considers necessary. The committee may ask questions about how you have handled previous situations or tasks involving similar capabilities to those of the position, the results achieved, your reflections and approach to the outcome. Applicants with specific requirements to enable access to, or participation in, the interview process should inform the contact officer prior to interview. </p><p><b>How to Apply:</b> For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au </p><p><b>Contact Officer:</b> Angela Spence (02) 6207 1555 Angela.Spence&#64;act.gov.au </p><p><b>Applications Close:</b> 26 April 2021 </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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