Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1553220
KSC 1 - Educational leadership
Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
KSC 2 - Financial, managerial and administrative ability
Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
KSC 3 - Planning, policy and program development and review
Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.
An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
KSC 4 - Leadership of staff and students
A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
A clear capacity to foster a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and helps students to develop their special abilities and talents.
KSC 5 - Interpersonal and communication skills
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
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
Our School Structure
Syndal South Primary School operates two classes at each year level and teams plan collaboratively to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum. We work to embed a leadership model that ensures high impact in all areas of school improvement including teaching, learning and wellbeing. The Assistant Principal will play a pivotal role in ongoing school improvement. They will be a key member of the School Improvement Team (S.I.T) and work alongside the Principal to shape the future direction of the school. The role provides strategic leadership including building a culture of high expectations, collective efficacy and accountability. Through coaching, mentoring and professional learning, the Assistant Principal supports all staff to improve outcomes for every student.
About the Role
Syndal South Primary School is seeking a strategic, student-focused educational leader to join our leadership team as Assistant Principal, with a focus on curriculum, teaching and learning.
This role is central to our commitment to learning growth for every student. You will lead the strategic direction of teaching and learning across the school, building the capacity of teachers and teams to ensure each child is known, challenged and supported to achieve their personal best.
In 2027, our school will undertake a School Review. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to play a leading role in the preparation, data collection and analysis that will inform our reflection on current practice and shape the next phase of our improvement journey.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality, consistent and engaging curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum F¿10.
Drive improvement in teaching practice through instructional leadership, including classroom observation, feedback, coaching and mentoring.
Lead and support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and teaching teams to use evidence-informed practice that maximises learning growth for every student.
Oversee the collection, analysis and use of student learning data (including NAPLAN, teacher judgements, and assessment and survey data) to inform planning, differentiate teaching and monitor progress.
Lead the preparation for the 2027 School Review, including coordinating evidence gathering, analysing school-wide data, supporting self-evaluation processes, and working with staff, students and the community to reflect on school performance and priorities.
Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.
Support the wellbeing and engagement of students and staff, and promote an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all learners.
Work collaboratively with the Principal and leadership team to contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school.
Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, families and the wider school community.
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.
Syndal South Primary School is located within the City of Monash in Mount Waverley, in a leafy, park like setting. We sit in amongst the houses in a local neighbourhood. We have recently completed a major building development with 6 new classrooms, a library and an admin area. Many of our 306 students come from families who speak a language other than English enriching the cultural diversity of the school.
At Syndal South Primary School we provide educational excellence through vibrant teaching and innovative learning programs in an affirming, secure and stimulating learning environment. We offer a cohesive and sequential program that reflects current research on how students best learn, developing all students' capacity as learners through our commitment to quality teaching, personalised learning, and a differentiated curriculum.
Our curriculum is challenging and relevant and caters for the diverse abilities and needs within our learning community. We aim to develop in our students a love of learning, strong communication skills, the ability to be confident, responsible, creative, and critical thinkers and to be socially connected, independent and resilient. We celebrate a history of strong academic achievement. We provide specialist programs in Art, Music, Physical Education and LOTE (Japanese). Students also visit our well-resourced Library each week, where they further develop their love of reading and literature.
An engaging and varied range of enrichment opportunities, competitions, and programs is also offered to students, recognizing their breadth of talent. A broad Instrumental music tuition program is available. Science, design and technology and digital technologies are all integrated purposefully. Continuous improvement of student and teacher learning is embedded in our school culture, demonstrated by learning that is meaningful and rigorous.
Extracurricular opportunities are offered in academic activities, performing arts, visual arts, and sport. All students are valued, and differences are accepted within an inclusive and supportive school environment; one which promotes self-esteem, collaboration, learner agency, and a strong student voice. Throughout the year, students participate in programs which practice and embed human values and encourage a sense of community and personal responsibility.
The school highly values education as a partnership of students, staff, parents, and the local and wider community. Parent participation school and extra-curricular activities is strongly encouraged and valued.