Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1483455
SC1 Educational leadership
SC2 Financial, managerial, and administrative ability
SC3 Planning, policy and program develop and review
SC4 Leadership of staff and students
SC5 Interpersonal and communication skills
SC6 Community Criterion
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.
Assistant Principals at Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College lead both whole school and specific responsibility areas. These are summarised below:
All Assistant Principals at Walcom Ngarrwa will work closely with all other Principal Class members and will meet regularly to discuss emerging challenges and consider ways to address challenges..
Assistant Principals are expected to have deep knowledge and expertise in high quality teaching and learning in delivering improved achievement, engagement, and wellbeing for students. They will model excellence in teaching and learning through allowing others to observe their lessons, and mentor/coach teachers to improve their skills, knowledge, and effectiveness of the teaching workforce.
The successful candidate to this role will demonstrate high level commitment to the ongoing development of a school culture that is inclusive; values student voice; promotes the ideal of unconditional positive regard and works with staff to always raise the bar on student learning & wellbeing outcomes.
Typically, assistant principals perform one or more of the following functions:
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
The Assistant Principal will work as a member of the Principal Class Team to:
Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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
Please ensure that your application (online via School Jobs Victoria) includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Where we take this action, we will notify you of our intention.
Applicants wishing further information about the college or this position, are encouraged to contact the Principal, Mr Brad Moyle prior to the closing date of applications.
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is continuing to grow and expand. We are excited to offer both teaching and leadership opportunities to candidates excited to contribute to a new school, and the development of a positive school wide culture that supports the learning and wellbeing of students and staff.
We are seeking dedicated educators who are committed to ongoing growth and development within a culture of collaboration and support.
Why wait until 2026 to pursue your leadership aspirations? We have a position ready and waiting for you, for an immediate start.
The successful candidate for this role will form part of our executive leadership team and fulfil one of the Assistant Principal portfolios. These are Engagement & Wellbeing Leadership, Teaching and Learning Leadership and 7-9 Sub-School Leadership. The final role will be negotiated with the successful candidate, based on their experience and expertise and how this aligns and supports our executive team and strategic intent over the next four years.
About our School:
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is a new school that opened in Werribee in January 2024. On opening Walcom Ngarrwa, welcomed 177 Year 7 students to the school community. Over the coming years, the school will add a new year level every year through until 2029, when we will have students from Year 7-12.
At Walcom Ngarrwa we are on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by delivering high impact, evidence-based practices in learning and wellbeing, within a culture of high expectations for success. Healthy, happy and curious students and staff bring our vision and values to life.
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College builds bright futures for the young people of the local communities. Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity underpin the development of an aspirational and inclusive school community that supports each student on their learning journey to a pathway through and beyond school. We foster strong connections with community to ensure today¿s learners can thrive as generous, active and informed citizens.
In 2025 our school community was made up of 430+ students in total, across Year 7 & 8. Four percent of our students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 32 percent of students had English as an additional language. Our staff team comprised 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principal, 3 Leading Teachers, 2 Learning Specialists, 21 Classroom Teachers, 2 Para Professionals, and 16 Education Support Staff.
In 2026 we are excited to be delivering a Year 9 program for our students.
Additional information can be found at www.wnsc.vic.edu.au
If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in education and enjoy working collaboratively to enable student success and achievement, feel free to contact Principal Brad Moyle, either via phone or email to discuss the role further.
Our Facilities:
Stage 1 state of the art educational facilities are now complete and includes:
Stage 2 funding has just been announced in the latest state budget and is due for completion by the start of the 2027 school year. This will include an additional Learning Neighbourhood, Administrative Building that includes admin, library and wellbeing spaces, and school playing field.