Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1545759
SC-1: Educational leadership
SC-2: Financial, managerial and administrative ability
SC-3: Planning, policy and program development and review
SC-4: Leadership of staff and students
SC-5: 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
All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Please ensure that your application includes:
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section, no more than one page per criteria.
Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
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.
Location Profile
Established in 1963, Mullum Primary School is located on Wurundjeri land, Ringwood in Outer East. Our vision is to inspire a welcoming community of engaged motivated and curious learners who take pride in building the skills and knowledge to be successful learners.
We provide an inclusive, caring and rigorous learning environment that engages, motivates and challenges students to grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically and creatively. All students participate in specialist programs including Performing Arts, Visual Art, Italian and Physical Education.
Teaching and learning at Mullum Primary School is grounded in evidence-based practice., with a strong focus on explicit instruction in literacy and numeracy. Staff use data-informed practices to design targeted and responsive learning experiences that support growth for every student. There is a clear commitment to continuous improvement, with a focus on building strong foundations and extending students to achieve their full potential.
Mullum Primary School has a current enrolment of 255 students. Our teachers work collaboratively to plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning experiences. A strong sense of community is nurtured through very active parent involvement and a wide range of school events.
We are seeking an exceptional, collaborative and highly capable educational leader to join our school¿s leadership team as Assistant Principal.
Reporting directly to the Principal, the Assistant Principal will provide strategic and operational leadership across significant areas of whole-school improvement. The role will have responsibility for student wellbeing, mental health and engagement, while also contributing to instructional leadership, staff capability development and the broader management and leadership of the school.
Key Areas of Responsibility
1. Strategic School Improvement
The Assistant Principal will:
2. Mental Health, Wellbeing and Student Engagement
The Assistant Principal will provide leadership across the school¿s Mental Health, Student Engagement and Wellbeing portfolios.
Responsibilities will include:
A tour of the school will be held on Wednesday 7 October at 9:30am and 4:30pm. Please email Kelli Heriot (Business Manager) [email protected] to book for one of these tours.