Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1519469
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
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.
Merri-bek Primary School, located in Coburg in Melbourne¿s inner-north, is a vibrant and diverse learning community. Our school comprises a blend of traditional and contemporary learning environments across two storeys, with four main learning areas catering to our multi-age Foundation, Year 1/2, Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 cohorts. The school also features a well-resourced library, kitchen, staff offices and an auditorium used for Performing Arts, assemblies, information sessions, staff professional learning, Breakfast Club and Physical Education.
Our workforce includes 48 committed staff members: 26 teachers (including part-time staff), 13 Education Support Staff, one school assistant, three administrative staff, one contracted maintenance team member and three Principal Class officers.
At Merri-bek Primary School, inclusion, learning and wellbeing sit at the forefront of everything we do. We are committed to being a school where every child feels valued, supported and able to thrive. As an inclusive school, we make thoughtful and personalised adjustments for our students, ensuring that each learner can access the curriculum, participate fully and experience success. Our wellbeing team¿including our Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, Disability Inclusion Leader and our allied health partners¿works closely with staff, students and families to ensure barriers to learning are identified early and addressed effectively.
Our vision is to be a community of inclusive, innovative and inspired learners. Our mission is to:
¿ Create a culture of shared goals, trust and high expectations for all.
¿ Foster an environment that is open, safe and welcoming.
¿ Promote and develop student voice and agency to drive meaningful action.
¿ Deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum that encourages exploration, creativity and positive risk-taking.
These aspirations are underpinned by our core values:
¿ Respect ¿ valuing diversity and recognising the perspectives, cultures and experiences of others;
¿ Responsibility ¿ empowering students to take ownership of their learning, behaviour and choices;
¿ Resilience ¿ building the capacity to manage challenges and embrace new possibilities.
These values guide our relationships, behaviours and daily interactions and help shape a culture where all students are empowered to learn and grow.