Head of School Middle Years

Role

Head of School (Middle Years) will provide day-to-day leadership of the Engagement and Wellbeing teams on campus, working with Year Level Coordinators and support staff to ensure that the school develops and maintains a safe, orderly and positive learning environment and culture.
 

Working with the College Principal Team, the Head of School will provide proactive leadership on the campus to ensure that DET and school frameworks are in place and operating in a consistent and high-quality way to support student engagement. 

They will also provide responsive leadership to support staff and students to manage incidents and issues in a way that is in line with DET and school expectations, is safe and sensitive to the school community, and which continues to strengthen a strong, inclusive and positive school culture.

They will work as a team with the College Principal Team, Campus Leadership Team and Operations Team to ensure that the school has a well planned and organised calendar of programs to support learning and engagement.

Working with well-established school-based models in both teaching and learning and student engagement, as well as the DET¿s Victorian Teaching and Learning Model and associated resources, the Assistant Principal ¿ Head of School will help drive a culture of growth and consistency across the college.

Responsibilities

The key roles of the Head of School (Middle Years) may include but are not limited to:

Working with the Campus Principal and Assistant Principal to lead the day to day operations of the Campus. This includes leading the Student Engagement Team in the management and support of students across the Campus:  Taking responsibility for managing incidents involving student behaviour in line with school and DET expectations and requirements  Leading the embedding of the Student Engagement Model (SEM) & School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework.  Monitoring and supporting improved student attendance.  Using an individualised approach to engage with students and families to support improved learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes, including developing education and behaviour management plans where required.  Promoting and celebrating student achievement at assemblies and Campus Awards events. Building a supportive and growth focused culture within the Student Engagement Team. Working with the Campus Principal and Assistant Principal to ensure that key campus events and initiatives run in an effective and organised manner. Work with the school leadership team to analyse key data related to student engagement and behaviour and support the review, documentation and consistent application of student management processes. Contribute as a member of the College Consultation and Planning Standing Committee, and develop and review processes effectively to manage risk in line with DET requirements. Ensuring that the college is managing risk in line with DET requirements, and that an organisational culture of Child safety is being strengthened and embedded at all times. Providing visible and supportive leadership to the school community at all times, in line with the of the values of both Mill Park Secondary College. Deputise for Campus and or Assistant Principal when required, and perform any other duties as required by the Principal.

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 ).

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:

Other Information

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

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

Other Information

Please ensure:

1. That you address the Selection Criteria.

2. In your application, please provide the names and contact details [email, mobile phone number] of three professional referees.

3. Applications must be lodged on Recruitment online by the closing date.

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.

Location Profile

At Mill Park Secondary College, our primary focus is enhancing the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every student in our community. Our curriculum actively promotes creative thinking, encourages students to strive for excellence, and offers a diverse array of learning opportunities. We are a thriving school community that provides a wide range of outstanding programs.

Our college comprises approximately 1000 students across two campuses: the Middle Years Campus (Years 7-9) situated in Mill Park, and the Senior Campus (Years 10-12) located in Epping. We are deeply committed to the child safe standards, ensuring the safety and empowerment of children. We hold the values of safety, happiness, and empowerment for both students and our dedicated staff and volunteers in the highest regard.

At Mill Park Secondary College, we uphold four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Achievement, and Enjoyment. These principles serve as the foundation for all interactions among our staff, students, parents, and the broader community. Together, we work collaboratively to support the growth of our students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our school is recognised as an exemplar for the Berry Street Education Model, specifically designed to foster the progressive development of students' physical, psychological, social, and emotional capacities. We prioritise the active involvement of students in our community, emphasising student voice and agency. Students actively participate in the co-development of our Teaching and Learning Model, Student Engagement Model, and School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) Framework.

We strive to establish strong partnerships with families, recognising the valuable skills and values they bring to support student growth. Our dedication to open communication, a growth mindset, and individual goal-setting ensures that families are actively engaged in creating plans for student development.

Mill Park Secondary College offers an extensive and diverse range of curriculum options at all year levels. The Middle Years curriculum prepares students thoroughly for their Senior Years, where they have the opportunity to select from a wide array of electives. This allows them to specialise in areas that align with their interests and passions, including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Victorian Certificate of Education Vocation Major (VCE VM). Our school also has partnerships with both Latrobe University and Melbourne University, enabling students to complete university-level subjects while in Year 12.

For gifted and talented students, Mill Park Secondary College provides a Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program that commences in Year 7 and continues throughout secondary schooling. This program caters to students known for their accelerated learning abilities and capacity for exceptionally high standards of performance.

We offer a wide range of extracurricular opportunities in areas such as leadership, performing arts, music, sports, and various clubs to enrich the overall educational experience of our students.

Who May Apply

Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

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