Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1485386
Selection Criteria
SC 1. Educational Leadership:
Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage educational programs and initiatives that improve student learning outcomes.
SC 2. Management and Development of Staff:
Ability to manage and develop staff to enhance their professional growth and performance.
SC 3. Strategic Planning and Policy Development:
Skills in strategic planning and policy development to achieve the school's vision and goals.
SC 4. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with all members of the school community.
SC 5. Commitment to the School's Values and Policies:
Strong commitment to the school's values and policies, including adherence to ethical standards and legal requirements.
Role
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.
Responsibilities
Typically, assistant principals perform one or more of the following functions:
- supervision and coordination of the work of senior curriculum or level coordinators;
- allocation of budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources within the area of responsibility;
- supervision of the delivery of teaching programs;
- management of programs to improve the knowledge and experience of staff;
- responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers and year level coordinators;
- contribute to the overall management of the school;
Who May Apply
Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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]
Child Safe Standards
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
DE Values
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
Conditions of Employment
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
VIT LANTITE
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.
Location Profile
School Vision.
Watsonia Heights Primary School has a commitment to providing a safe, caring environment where children are encouraged to develop as individuals and well planned programs are provided to engage students and help them maximise learning opportunities and become lifelong learners.
Values.
- Success. - Teamwork. - Respect. - Individuality.
- Visionary. - Effort.
Watsonia Heights Primary School is a medium sized school arranged in multi-aged classes in Junior, Middle and Upper school. The school operates a number of specialist programs which include: Visual Arts, Physical Education, Mandarin, Science, Library, Computer, Music, Reading Recovery, Enrichment and Language Support programs.
Watsonia Heights places a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy as well as individual development through quality depth and breadth of curricular programs and extra-curricular activities.
Guiding Principles.
At Watsonia Heights Primary School great emphasis is placed on developing each individual child to their maximum potential within a society that is constantly changing by:
- Identifying individual needs.
- Giving equal opportunities to every child to achieve success.
- Using a range of teaching styles and strategies.
- Providing specialist programs across a diverse range of disciplines and interests.
A whole school approach to discipline emphasises anti-bullying and high levels of caring, tolerance and support for others.
At Watsonia Heights Primary School classrooms are situated in three main buildings and outside play areas are extensive.