Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1544438
SC1 Educational leadership
(a) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
(b) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
SC2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability
(a) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
SC3 Planning, policy and program development and review
(a) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
(b) Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.
(c) An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
SC4 Leadership of staff and students
(a) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
(b) 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.
SC5 Interpersonal and communication skills
(a) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
(b) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
(c) 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
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.
Please contact the Principal on 0407 579 041 to learn more about the position, ask any questions or arrange to join the school tour during the holiday break.
After opening in 2026, Yirrama Primary School will accommodate up to 525 local students from Prep to Year 6. Located in Charlemont, within the City of Greater Geelong, the school is surrounded by parklands and close to Barwon Heads Road, Waurn Ponds Creek, and the Barwon River. The site sits conveniently near the Charlemont Rise Town Centre, placing the school at the heart of this rapidly growing community.
We are committed to providing a safe, caring, and high-achieving learning environment where every child is supported to set goals, thrive, and take pride in their achievements. Our dedicated team brings diverse experience and expertise, working collaboratively to ensure every student enjoys an enriched and personalised learning journey.
Yirrama Primary School will offer a rich and engaging curriculum with a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, complemented by high-quality specialist programs in Physical Education, Visual Arts, Science, and Performing Arts.
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Important information to all applicants:
Applications should be submitted as PDF with your cover letter/CV and KSC responses contained in the one document.
Please ensure you include the details of 3 referees within your application.