Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1483989
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
SC6: Community Engagement
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:
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
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.
Donvale Primary School, located in the quiet and safe surrounds of the City of Manningham, has proudly served the community for over 60 years. Nestled within a stunning natural landscape, our school boasts expansive, lush grounds and spacious facilities. Our school is equipped with large double classrooms that facilitate collaborative learning and provide ample space for interactive teaching methods. These classrooms offer a comfortable and dynamic learning environment for our students. Our Senior School building promotes collaborative teaching and flexible learning through its open-plan design.
Our current student numbers are around 285 students. Our staffing profile consists of a Principal, Assistant Principal, 1 Learning Specialist, 13 classroom teachers, 6 specialist staff (Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, and Mandarin - LOTE), 2 office staff and 5 Education Support staff members.
At Donvale PS, we are committed to continuous improvement and achieving excellence in teaching and learning. Our structured and caring environment supports high-quality programs across all curriculum areas. We deliver a differentiated curriculum underpinned by explicit teaching practices that address the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student.
Our school values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, and Compassion, guide our culture and are reinforced through our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework. Through these principles, we aim to nurture students who:
We also have a strong focus on digital learning, which is embedded through our BYOD (Bring your own device) iPad program in years 3-6 and well-developed ICT infrastructure.
We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built with our families and wider community. Events such as our Welcome Back BBQ, biennial School Production, biennial Writers Festival, Step Into Prep and whole school transition program, other functions and activities, reflect our vibrant and inclusive school culture. Our connections with Uniting and the Lions Club further extend the support and opportunities available to our families.
At Donvale Primary School, we believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential to fostering an inclusive, high-achieving learning environment where every student can thrive. We use Compass and Seesaw to communicate with our families.