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the following documents (or theirsuccessors) are provided: SRPIndicative Allocations, ManagementReport generated by theSRP Planner and SRP ConfirmedAllocations;• anticipated enrolments and staffmovements.For the avoidance of doubt,this clause does not require theprincipal, as the Employer’s representative,to provide employeeinformation to the union or arepresentative of the union.Principal Consultation(8) (a) The morale and job satisfactionfor principals is enhancedwhere their views are takeninto account by the Employer,where possible before decisionsare made, which significantlyimpact on their work.(b) The Employer has ultimateadministrative and operationalresponsibility for systemic decisionsand that principals, asthe Employer’s representative,are responsible for the implementationof these decisionsat the school level.(c) In consulting principals undersubclause (a) the Employer will:(i) advise the affected principalsas soon as practicableof major changes inprograms or new initiativesthat are likely to have asignificant impact on theirwork(ii) advise the affected principalsof the likely effects ontheir work(iii) regularly consult with affectedprincipals and giveconsideration to mattersraised by the principals,provided that the Employershall not be required todisclose confidential information.(9) Assistant principals will beconsulted in accordance with theschool based consultative arrangementsset out in subclauses (1) to(7).Grievances(10) The Employer shall determineprocedures for the resolution ofgrievances arising from decisionson matters set out in subclause(6).Classification structure12 The classification structure will incorporatethe following key features:(1) Three classification levels for principalpositions with six remunerationranges including the capacityfor the Employer to vary the remunerationrange of an individualprincipal position in recognitionof the difficulty of the task in aschool that requires significantimprovement.(2) Two classification levels for assistantprincipal positions, with fourremuneration ranges.(3) Three classification levels forliaison principal positions with sixremuneration ranges.(4) Appointment to principal classand leading teacher positionstenured for up to five years.(5) One classification level of leadingteacher. Leading teachers will beoutstanding classroom teachersand undertake leadership andmanagement roles.(6) One classification level of classroomteacher with three salaryranges - graduate, accomplishedand expert. The primary focus ofthe expert teacher will be highquality instruction, engagement inongoing professional learning, actingas a role model, mentor andcoach to other teachers and facilitatorof the professional learningneeds of others. The primaryfocus of the accomplished teacheris on the planning, preparationand teaching of programs toachieve specific student outcomes.The primary focus of the graduateteacher is on further developingskills and competencies neededto become an effective classroompractitioner with structured supportand guidance from moreexperienced teachers.(7) The introduction of a new salarysubdivision at the top of theexpert teacher range (subdivisionE-4).(8) The capacity to use special paymentsto include an attractionor retention incentive in hardto staff schools, recognition ofoutstanding performance andother purposes determined by theEmployer.(9) The capacity for a classroomteacher or leading teacher to beaccelerated through the classroomteacher salary range or throughthe leading teacher salary rangerespectively.(10) The introduction of an executiveclass.(11) The introduction of a paraprofessionalclass.(12) Movement from any classificationlevel to any higher classificationlevel will be by promotion.13 (1) The classification structure inVictorian Government Schools willbe as follows:Executive ClassPrincipal Class• principal• assistant principal• liaison principalTeacher Class• leading teacher• classroom teacher (expert,accomplished and graduate)Paraprofessional class• Level 4• Level 3• Level 2• Level 1(2) Employees will translate to therevised classification structure asset out in Schedule 3.(3) (a) On commencement of thisagreement employees shall bepaid the following lump sumamount:Former ClassificationLump SumPrincipal class $2,000Leading Teacher Range 2 $1,50044 45
Classroom Teacher(b)(c)Subdivision E-3a $1,000Subdivision E-3 $1,000Subdivision A-5 $1,000Subdivision A-4 $1,000Subdivision A-3 $1,000Subdivision A-2 $1,000Subdivision A-1 $1,000Subdivision G-4 $1,000Subdivision G-3 $1,000The lump sum specified in the tablein subclause (a) is the amountpayable to a full time employee.Part time employees shall receivea pro rata payment based on theirtime fraction as at the commencementdate of this agreement.Notwithstanding subclause (a) anemployee absent on leave withoutpay at the date of commencementof this agreement will be paid therelevant lump sum on resumption.Executive Class14 The objective of the introduction ofthe executive class in the VictorianTeaching Service is to attract talentedand high performing principals intoareas of need by taking on major rolessuch as mentoring principals and turningaround under performing schools.Executive class employment will providethe opportunity to recognise andreward the difficulty and complexityof work required in very challengingenvironments. Persons employed withinthe executive class have coverage underthis agreement with their terms andconditions set by contract.Principal Class15 (1) (a) The classification level forLeveleach principal position will bedetermined by the Employerbut shall not be less than theclassification level determinedby the school budget in eachof the next four years basedon the following budgetparameters:Minimum School Budget2008 2009 2010 20111 $0 $0 $0 $02 $1,219,352 $1,280,320 $1,344,336 $1,411,5533 $7,081,627 $7,435,709 $7,807,494 $8,197,869(b) The budget parameters usedto determine the classificationlevel will be adjusted annuallyto take account of budgetincreases which do not add tothe work value of a principalposition (such as increasesin the funded salary average,utility and cleaning costs andgeneral wage increases). Duringthe life of this agreementthis adjustment will be 5% perannum.(c) For the purposes of the tableabove, “school budget”means the individual schoolStudent Resource Package(SRP) excluding:• the Department’s superannuationcontribution• WorkCover premium• Commonwealth funds thatcannot be anticipated tocontinue for more than twoyears• Locally raised funds.(d) The principal class shallcomprise the followingclassifications:• principal• assistant principal• liaison principal(e) Principal class officers shall bepaid the total remunerationspecified in schedule 1.(2) An appointment, promotion ortransfer to a principal class positionshall be for a fixed period notexceeding five years. A principalclass officer whose appointmentis not renewed shall be appointedto the following classification levelfor the period specified:(a) if the remuneration of the principalclass officer is at or abovethe second classification levelspecified in schedule 1, theperson shall be appointed asan assistant principal and paidwithin the first classificationlevel as specified in schedule1, for a period of three years;(b) if the remuneration of the principalclass officer is in the firstclassification level specified inschedule 1, the person shall beappointed as a leading teacherfor a period of three years.Commencement salary on employment(3) Unless otherwise determined bythe Employer, a principal classofficer will commence employmentat the minimum remunerationas set out in schedule 1 forthe classification level that wasadvertised.Remuneration review(4) The remuneration and/or the classificationlevel of a principal classofficer will be reviewed each yearin the context of any changes tothe work value of the position andthe performance of the principalclass officer.(5) A remuneration review undersubclause (4) may result in:(a) movement to a higher remunerationwithin the principalclass officer’s current classificationlevel;(b) movement to a higher or lowerclassification level or remunerationrange; or(c) no change, provided that theclassification level cannot fallbelow the classification levelor remuneration range determinedon appointment to thatposition.(6) On movement to a higher classificationlevel within the principalclass following a review undersubclause (4), a principal classofficer’s remuneration shall be determinedin accordance with oneof the following:(a) the minimum remunerationlevel of the higher classificationlevel or remunerationrange or the principal classofficer’s current remunerationlevel, whichever is the higher;or(b) such higher rate as determinedby the Employer.(7) Provided that the remunerationdetermined in accordance withsubclauses (4), (5) or (6) cannotexceed the maximum remunerationlevel specified in schedule 1for the relevant classification level.Remuneration on transfer or promotion(8) On movement to a higher clas-46 47
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