Why work with us?

Public education is for every child and young person in every community across our state. Every child and young person is entitled to learn and thrive in our public education system. We are relentless in our ambition for all children and young people to enter the world beyond preschool ready to learn and create opportunities to live a satisfying and fulfilling life of their choosing.

Our schools and preschools are the heart of local communities. They are safe, inclusive, and collaborative – a place where every child and young person is encouraged to contribute, develops positive relationships, has a say in their learning, and where their needs, interests, languages and cultures are recognised and supported. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the Director role The director is responsible for the governance, leadership and effective management of the site. Directors operate within the powers and functions delegated from the Chief Executive and operate within departmental policies and available resources.

The Director plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic objectives of the department.

- Directors are responsible for prioritising and leading in our areas of impact which represent the outcomes we strive to attain: Wellbeing, Equity and Excellence, Effective Learners, and Learner Agency.
- The director leads improvement through the most influential parts of our system: our people and the ways we work together. Directors will utilise people levers and system levers to maximise their effectiveness.
- The director is answerable to the Chief Executive through the relevant Education Director for carrying out the functions and responsibilities defined in this position description.




- The director is required to participate in a bi-annual Performance and Development process with the Education Director for the achievement of specified results that reflect the priorities of the department and site.
- The director actively engages with Department for Child Protection and Health professionals, families and community groups to integrate services and programs that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
- The director has authority and responsibility for the appropriate conduct and safety of all persons on site, whether as volunteers, visitors, or as employees of the department, the council, or another agency.
- The director builds strong complementary working relationships with the Governing Council.

Eligibility

Applicants do not need to be currently employed in the Department for Education. However, applicants must have full teachers’ registration with the TRB (information is available at the TRB website: www.trb.sa.edu.au), and meet Department for Education minimum employment requirements before taking up an appointment.

These requirements include

- recognised teaching qualifications and full registration as a teacher in South Australia
- Approved early childhood teaching qualification
- comply with Department of Human Services (DHS) working with children checks (WWCC)
- an active on-line application in the Employable Teacher Register (ETR)
- a cleared Department for Education pre-employment declaration




- Australian residency or current work permit
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) training
- approved first aid certificate.

Note: For positions with a period of appointment of 12 months or less the minimum Department for Education requirements above must be current at the time of lodging the application.

Note: Eligibility criteria for internally advertised positions will be detailed on the job advert. The Department for Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Application

Full Application The length of the written application and CV should each generally not exceed 1,500 words.

Selection Criteria Essential The selection criteria for all site leader positions are five professional practices described in the Australian Professional Standard for Principals (July 2011)2

- Leading Teaching and Learning
- Developing Self and Others
- Leading Improvement, Innovation and Change
- Leading the Management of the Site
- Engaging and Working with the Community In addressing these criteria, it is essential that applicants provide evidence which demonstrates the extent to which they have the following three leadership requirements common to all leadership roles:
- vision and values.
- knowledge and understanding
- personal qualities and social and interpersonal skills

These leadership requirements should be developed with reference to the site’s context statement and the leader’s cooperative and corporate responsibilities within the department’s broader goals and operations. Desirable An advanced leadership qualification would be an advantage.

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📌 Carol Murray Children's Centre | Preschool Director Band/ (Bordertown)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Bordertown