Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1551947
SC1 Educational Leadership
SC2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability
SC3 Planning, policy and program development and review
SC4 Leadership of staff and students
SC5 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
To apply for this position, upload the following documents in one file:
Please ensure your name and job reference is on every page.
Please supply names of three referees with telephone numbers (mobile and work if applicable) and email addresses who are able to make relevant comments to your application in relation to the key selection criteria.
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.
Rolling Hills Primary School is located in Mooroolbark approximately 35 km east of Melbourne CBD, at the gateway to the Yarra Valley.
The school has a current enrolment of 443 students with 54 teaching and non-teaching staff. The student population is stable with very few students moving in or out of the school once they have enrolled. Students are spread across 19 classrooms, with a combination of single level and multi-level classes. Additional specialist staff cater for Visual Arts, Physical Education, Science, Design Technology and all classes have access to the Library with their teacher. A strong Administration and Integration team complements all school programs with extra support provided by the Learning Support. Rolling Hills has a strong focus on student well-being which underpins all school programs. The school is renowned for its inclusive and diverse programs, with success coming from the provision of individualised programs to enrich or support students at their point of need whilst always identifying the development of the whole child at the core. An integral aspect of personalised learning is through Inquiry and Developmental Play curriculum.
The school's values are responsibility, honesty, pride and support. All parts of the school community, students, staff, parents and friends are expected to strive to be their best in reference to these values.
The school has two key buildings and separate facilities include an Art Room, Library and Gymnasium that caters for interschool sports, assemblies and general community activities. The school grounds are extensive, consisting of three playground equipment areas (including an all-abilities playground), an oval, synthetic turf courts, asphalt play area, buddy seat and arboretum. The William Barak Building is home to an Out of School Hours program that operates during school terms. The school continues to fundraise and invest in its grounds and facilities in the pursuit of having the best possible learning environment and spaces.
The use of Information Communication Technology Skills across all aspects of learning is integral to our programs. Rolling Hills Primary School has a combination of laptops and iPads available for student use
Parent involvement in the school is essential to Rolling Hills Primary School. Parents work closely with staff to support their childrens learning at school and at home. Parent involvement in the school includes involvement in class programs, excursions and camps, canteen volunteering along with School.