Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1494764
SC1: Educational Leadership
SC2: Financial, managerial and administrative ability
SC3: Planning, policy and program development and review
SC4: Leadership of staff and students
SC5: Interpersonal and communication skills
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
Opportunities for a school tour can be made available for prospective candidates on Wednesday 24th September- Please contact the principal via email to arrange- [email protected]
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.
Opportunities for a school tour can be made available for prospective candidates on Wednesday 24th September- Please contact the principal via email to arrange- [email protected]
Established in 2015, Wyndham Vale Primary School is located in the vibrant city of Wyndham, west of Melbourne. Our school community is richly diverse, representing a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, with approximately 60 different languages spoken by our students¿ families. Situated within Melbourne¿s rapidly growing corridor, our school has experienced significant expansion since its inception, currently enrolling around 1,100 students.
At Wyndham Vale Primary School, we are committed to implementing best practice frameworks that all staff are expected to embrace. These consistent, school-wide approaches promote positive behaviour, high expectations, and foster a respectful, responsible, honest and inclusive learning environment. Together, these strategies aim to support cohesive teaching practices across all classrooms and are central to achieving our vision of ¿Success for All in Learning and Wellbeing.¿
Our school operates under a sub-school model, divided into three cohorts: Foundation to Year 2, Years 3 to 4, and Years 5 to 6. Each sub-school is led by a dedicated leadership team, including an Assistant Principal and Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists, who provide guidance and support to students, staff, and families to ensure success.
We are proud to have a comprehensive wellbeing team, led by a Wellbeing Assistant Principal. This team includes a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (MHWL) and a group of allied health professionals such as psychologists and social workers, all dedicated to supporting through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) the holistic wellbeing of our school community
All teaching staff actively participate in highly effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), collaborating regularly to share best practices, analyse student data, and refine instructional strategies. While students remain in their own classrooms with assigned teachers, staff share collective responsibility for all students across their cohort through their PLC work.
Wyndham Vale Primary School boasts extensive facilities and resources designed to enrich student learning. Our students participate in weekly specialist programs in Physical Education, The Arts, and Languages Other Than English (LOTE), with Auslan as our language offering. ICT is seamlessly integrated across all learning areas, supported by a school-funded technology device program. Our campus features a full-sized oval, large gymnasium, outdoor hard courts, sandpits, extensive play equipment, and a well-resourced library. Additionally, an Out of School Hours Care provider offers before and after school care services every school day.
Wyndham Vale Primary School holds a strong and respected position within the local community. We encourage passionate educators who are committed to advancing our vision and delivering the best possible outcomes for our students and wider community to apply.