Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1543627
SC1.Educational Leadership: Proven ability to provide effective educational leadership within a primary school setting, including the ability to utilise evidence-based practices to drive continuous improvement in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment across the school, experience in managing staff, fostering a positive school culture, implementing strategies to enhance student learning outcomes and managing change including the leadership of others in the change process..
SC2.Student Wellbeing: Strong commitment to promoting the wellbeing and social-emotional development of students, with experience in implementing programs and initiatives that support positive behaviour management, mental health awareness, and student welfare within the school community.
SC3.Strategic Planning & Resource Management: Proven ability to contribute to strategic planning processes, including the development and implementation of school improvement plans that address the needs of diverse student populations. Experience in effectively managing resources, budgets, and facilities to support teaching and learning outcomes.
SC4.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and external stakeholders. Experience in building and maintaining positive relationships within the school community, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration.
SC5.Professional Learning & Development: Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development, including participation in relevant training, professional networks, and educational research. Experience in supporting the professional growth of staff through coaching, mentoring, and providing opportunities for professional development.
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.
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.
Ardeer Primary School is a small metropolitan primary school of approximately 120 students, established in 1961 and located in the heart of the Ardeer community. Set on spacious grounds, the school features open grassed areas, an inclusive playground, school oval, large Covered Outdoor Learning Area, basketball courts, onsite kindergarten, synthetic racetrack, gardens and fruit and vegetable areas.
Our small size enables us to provide a highly personalised learning experience where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their best. We pride ourselves on being a caring, inclusive and supportive school that understands the needs of its students, families and wider community. We maintain a safe, orderly and engaging environment in which students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Our work is underpinned by the three big ideas of a Professional Learning Community:
-A focus on improving learning outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy ¿ our fundamental purpose is to ensure that all students learn at high levels.
-The development and nurturing of a collaborative culture ¿ we work collectively to strengthen outcomes for students, staff and our community.
-A results orientation ¿ we use student data and evidence to monitor learning, identify needs and respond effectively.
These principles are supported by a consistent whole-school approach to teaching and learning, with a strong focus on empowering students to become active, independent and engaged learners. We provide opportunities for students to develop increasing responsibility for their learning and to exercise student voice, agency and leadership both within and beyond the classroom.
We are unrelenting in our pursuit of excellence and maintain high expectations for every student and staff member. Our fundamental commitment is to achieving the highest possible academic growth and wellbeing outcomes for every student, every day.
We provide a curriculum that supports individual learning needs while challenging students to achieve their potential, with a particular focus on strengthening achievement in English and Mathematics. Specialist programs in Physical Education, Library, Music, Art and AUSLAN provide students with a broad and enriching educational experience.
Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to continually strengthen their professional practice. We place a strong emphasis on professional learning, reflection, coaching and feedback, supported by internal instructional leaders and external coaches. This has enabled us to establish consistent and coherent whole-school approaches to Literacy and Mathematics and a strong culture of continuous improvement.
At Ardeer Primary School, we recruit for culture. We seek staff who are:
-Committed to ongoing professional growth and improvement
-Reflective in their practice
-Collaborative in their approach
-Committed to high expectations for every learner
We value the skills, experience and perspectives that new staff bring to our school and are committed to fostering a positive, connected and supportive school culture in which students and staff can thrive.
You are encouraged to tour the school before applying; please email [email protected] with your contact details. If you are unable to make a scheduled tour please still submit an application.
Please include the name, email address and phone number of at least 3 relevant referees.