Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Gippsland - South Gippsland
Reference: 1482700
SC1: Educational Leadership
SC2: Leadership of Staff & Students
SC3: Interpersonal and Communication Skills
SC4: Financial, Managerial and Administrative ability.
SC5: Planning, Policy and Program Development and Review
The assistant principal reports directly to the principal.
Assistant principals have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program. In exercising the responsibility, assistant principals will have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff relating to their area of designated responsibility within the framework of the school's strategic plan, policies and budget. Assistant principals will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making.
The management of significant school program or functional areas in schools involve assistant principals in the analysis of the needs of students and the translation of state educational policy and frameworks into appropriate education programs to meet the needs of all students.
Typically assistant principals will be responsible for the effective use of the teaching staff and program budget of a defined area of the school's operation and for the oversight and leadership of the educational programs provided utilising these resources.
Typically, assistant principals perform one or more of the following functions:
Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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.
Korumburra Primary School has proudly served our local community for over 130 years. The school is located 110 kilometres south east of Melbourne in the township of Korumburra which is part of the SEVR Region. The school is seen as a vital and integral part of the local community.
In 2025, our student population is 350 students. Our excellent workforce is comprised of the Principal, Assistant Principal, 17 Classroom Teachers, 2 Learning Specialist, 4 specialist teachers (Physical education, Art, Music & Stem.) 2 Office Staff and 15 Education Support staff.
In 2025 the school continues to offer a wide range of specialist and support programs for our students to develop diverse talents and skills, including a variety of `extra-curricular¿ activities.
We offer Instrumental Music, Performance opportunities via Choir, Soirées, Bi annual School Productions and an Art Show, Student Welfare programs, LAP programs, Reading Club in our Heritage listed Library, Breakfast Club, Clubs and Sports programs.
Korumburra Primary School is a School Wide Positive Behaviour School (SWPBS) which assists to improve social, emotional, behavioral and academic outcomes through a whole school approach to consistent, purposeful and explicit teaching. Our school has a strong focus on teaching and learning and use student learning data to inform planning and instruction.
At Korumburra Primary School the staff regularly reflect on their teaching and work hard to ensure best practice in the classroom on a daily basis.
Our school invests in developing people. This year the Welfare Coordinator is an experienced classroom teacher who will be developing and supporting our students.
Our staff opinion survey indicated that our staff rated above the state in the area of ¿professional learning activities improve instructional strategies and teaching skills¿.
Digital Technologies is prominent in our school. Our school has a 1:1 Netbook Program from years 5-6. All classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards and most administrative tasks are done via Compass a sophisticated digital school management program that allows parents to update their child¿s attendance, print reports and view classwork. Compass is our preferred form of communication.
Our school prides itself on the strong working relationships that exist between the staff, parents and the broader community.
Parents are encouraged to share in a partnership with a focus on developing positive educational outcomes for their children. We are fortunate to have really supportive families in our School Community.
Our school grounds provide a very attractive school environment with outstanding facilities. These excellent facilities have been developed by School Council and staff members who have worked hard to seek every opportunity to improve our school grounds for the benefit of our students and our community.
Korumburra Primary School Purpose:
To empower each individual to reach their full potential and become independent life-long learner.
School Values:
At Korumburra Primary School we hold the following values dear:
Aim High
Be Respectful
Be responsible
Be Resilient
We believe that these values are essential to creating a positive and inclusive school environment where all students can succeed.