Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 1495958
SC1: Educational Leadership
SC2: Financial, Managerial and Administrative ability.
SC3: Planning, Policy and Program Development and Review
SC4: Leadership of Staff & Students
SC5: Interpersonal and Communication Skills
SC6 Disability Inclusion
Please Note - The Assistant Principal role will also have a classroom teaching component.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Newborough East Primary School is a learning community where we work together to make a life, a living and a difference.
Newborough East Primary School values Respect for Self, Others, Learning and Community
Newborough East Primary School presently has an enrolment of 300 students. The attractive 6.2-hectare site has extensive and spacious playing areas coupled with modern, refurbished classrooms. On the site are 15 classrooms, a Gymnasium, Library, Art Room and a fully-equipped canteen.
We service a combination of well-established and recently developed residential areas and buses are available for students from out-lying areas. In close proximity are Lowanna Secondary College, Moe Indoor Recreation Centre, an all-weather athletics track, soccer grounds, tennis courts and sporting ovals.
At Newborough East Primary School we work cooperatively and collaboratively to ensure that the school operates effectively and that our policies and programs are relevant and effective. Great emphasis is placed on the development of literate and numerate children who have a real joy of learning. In striving for continuous improvement, Newborough East Primary School is committed to maximising the educational opportunities for all students, with staff professional development playing a vital role in achieving this.
The school has a strong emphasis on Student Welfare employing a Primary Welfare Officer five days per week. Children with special needs are catered for with a variety of support programs. Strong links have been made with outside agencies and school support staff.
Curriculum is structured to ensure that every child has access to quality Literacy and Numeracy programs and students have the opportunity to incorporate Information Communication Technologies into their classroom programs. NEPS offers extension and support programs and has a strong phonics focus Prep to 6.
Specialist programs in Visual Arts, STEM, Library and Physical Education provide all children with outstanding opportunities to discover develop and expand their interests and skills. In addition to these programs the school promotes a variety of invaluable programs including school camps, swimming, transition and lunchtime programs such as a kitchen garden.
The school motto `Forward Bound¿ encapsulates the objectives of our school. As the school community grows, we will continue to implement changes identified by our new Strategic Plan, while we endeavor to retain our unique, supportive and stimulating environment.