Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Barwon South West - Surf Coast
Reference: 1549675
Curriculum Leadership and Improvement
KSC 1. Demonstrated ability to lead curriculum planning, implementation and review across Years P¿12, ensuring a consistent, high-quality teaching and learning program aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, VCE and VCE Vocational Major (VM) requirements.
Timetabling and Daily School Organisation
KSC 2. Proven ability to coordinate whole-school timetabling, daily organisation, staff allocations, CRT coverage and rooming, ensuring the efficient use of staff, facilities and resources in a small P¿12 setting.
VCE, VET and Senior Secondary Pathways
KSC 3. Demonstrated knowledge of VCE, VET and VCE VM pathways, including subject selection, course planning, student pathways and compliance requirements. Ability to coordinate a flexible senior secondary program that maximises student choice and access to a broad range of learning opportunities.
Teaching and Learning ¿ Biology
KSC 4. Demonstrated capacity to plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed Biology teaching, including senior secondary Biology where required, with a focus on explicit instruction, practical investigations, assessment and improving student learning outcomes.
Design, Technology and Applied Learning
KSC 5. Demonstrated capacity to teach and support practical learning programs in Woodwork and Product Design and Technology, including safe workshop practices, risk management, equipment maintenance, resource management and authentic, hands-on learning experiences.
Staff Collaboration, Student Pathways and Operational Leadership
KSC 6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the Principal, teachers, education support staff, students and families to coordinate daily operations, support staff performance, resolve organisational challenges and develop personalised learning pathways that respond to student interests, strengths and future aspirations.
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.
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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.
Lorne P-12 College is a dynamic and inclusive learning community situated on Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Road. Our vision is to empower every student to thrive in a safe, respectful, and inspiring environment where learning is engaging, purposeful, and future focused. We are committed to fostering the values of respect, resilience, integrity, and excellence in all that we do. Our school values of Personal Best, Cooperation and Respect ensure that every student is supported to reach their highest potential and challenged to become the best version of themselves.
As a P-12 college, we offer a seamless educational journey from Prep through to Year 12, fostering strong relationships, consistent expectations, and a deep understanding of each learner's needs. Our small school setting creates a close-knit and supportive environment where every student is known, valued, and celebrated. The college currently has an enrolment of approximately 210 students and a dedicated team of over 40 staff, including teachers, education support staff, wellbeing officers, and members of the leadership team.
Located in the coastal town of Lorne, our school draws students from the immediate township, nearby coastal areas, and surrounding rural communities. Due to its unique geographic location, the college plays a central role in the life of the local community and serves as a key hub for social and educational connection in the region.
Lorne P-12 College is characterised by a diverse student population and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. We proudly support our students through differentiated teaching, individual learning plans, targeted wellbeing programs, and a range of vocational and academic pathways. Our innovative curriculum combines academic rigour with real-world relevance and is continually evolving to reflect best practice in contemporary education.
Notable features of the college include a strong emphasis on student voice and leadership; a diverse range of face-to-face VCE studies; and access to Virtual Schools Victoria, the Victorian School of Languages, and the Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES). We offer a broad selection of VET courses on-site, including Cookery, IT, and Music, alongside access to additional programs through local TAFEs and industry partners. Students from Year 10 onwards are engaged in school-based apprenticeships, supporting real-world learning and career pathways. The college also delivers an award-winning VCE Vocational Major program and integrates our unique coastal setting into the curriculum through Coast Sustainability and a strong Marine Biology program. Recent upgrades to our facilities have been designed to support innovative, future-focused learning experiences.
Lorne P¿12 College is seeking a motivated, organised and collaborative Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader who is passionate about curriculum, student pathways and creating the conditions for high-quality teaching and learning in a unique P¿12 setting.
The successful applicant will play a key role in leading curriculum planning and implementation, coordinating whole-school timetabling and daily organisation, and overseeing VCE, VET and senior secondary pathways. They will also contribute to teaching and learning through Biology, Woodwork and Product Design and Technology, supporting engaging, practical and academically challenging learning experiences that prepare students for their future.
We are looking for someone who can balance strategic curriculum leadership with the practical demands of daily school operations, build strong relationships with staff and students, and work collaboratively to ensure every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities. The successful applicant will share our commitment to knowing every student, maintaining high expectations and providing personalised pathways that enable all young people to achieve their best.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a close-knit coastal school community where relationships matter, flexibility is essential, and every member of the leadership team contributes directly to the learning, growth and success of our students.