Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 1509470
SC1. Demonstrated Educational Leadership
SC2. Demonstrated Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability
SC3. Demonstrated capacity to lead high quality teaching and learning
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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.
Moe (South Street) Primary School is centrally located in the township of Moe, in the Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria. The school has a strong and proud reputation within the community and has a current enrolment of approximately 240 students.
South Street Primary School prides itself on building strong relationships with our students and families to ensure students are connected to their school and local community.
Our partnership with the Moe Early Learning Centre, located adjacent to our school, provides excellent ongoing services for families from birth through to high school. We are also active participants in the Moe Southside Community User group, allowing for the shared use of recreational facilities at Ted Summerton Reserve.
At South Street Primary School, we are committed to ensuring academic success and personal growth for all students.
Our Vision: Excellence in education to achieve personal growth and academic success.
Our vision is supported by our commitment to instil the strong values of being safe, respectful learners.
Our wellbeing practices are guided by the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program (referred to as PB4L at South Street), Berry Street Education Model, and Restorative Practices from our partnership with Real Schools. Students and families at South Street have access to a range of supports provided by our Wellbeing Team, which includes a Wellbeing Coordinator, Disability Inclusion Coordinator, School Nurse, and Chaplain.
Our teachers work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), focusing on improving student learning outcomes and building teacher capacity and knowledge. Specialist programs include:
Visual Arts
STEM
Physical Education
Performing Arts
Our students also participate in a range of extra-curricular and sporting events that complement and add value to their growth. These include:
a camping program for Grades 3-6
a swimming program for Grades Prep-6
District, Division and Regional sporting events
and regular incursions and excursions that are aligned to student learning
The Assistant Principal is an integral member of the Leadership Team. Working alongside the Principal, Learning Specialists, Business Manager, and Wellbeing Leader, the Assistant Principal has the primary responsibility to lead improvement in student engagement and wellbeing.
School Tours can be arranged upon request, and more information can be found by contacting Brendan Dawson, Principal, via [email protected] or on 5127 1512.
More information on our school can be found by visiting our website: http://www.moe-southst-ps.vic.edu.au/