Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1492785
SC1 Educational leadership:
* Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school.
* Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
SC2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability:
* Demonstrated understanding of financial, organisational and resource management skills.
SC3 Planning, policy and program development and review:
* Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies and initiatives to a high level, including Inclusion Reform and Positive Behaviour Support principles.
SC4 Leadership of staff and students:
* A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective and cohesive team.
* A clear capacity to foster and maintain a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students, including high level expertise in the area of disability and inclusion
SC5 Interpersonal and communication skills:
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts, and the ability to build strong community partnerships
* Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of impartiality, sensitivity and integrity.
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.
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
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This is a 4 year tenure position.
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.
Barrawang Primary School is an exciting new school located in Wollert that opened in January 2023. Our current enrolment is 373 students across 18 classes from Foundation to Grade 6. We are anticipating this will grow into 22 homegroups for 2026.
Barrawang Primary is proud of our strong, stable staffing profile, with a dedicated team that has remained consistent for the past three years. As we look to expand, we're seeking dynamic, passionate educators to join our supportive and thriving school community.
At Barrawang, professional growth is a priority, we offer coaching, mentoring, peer observations, and leadership development opportunities. Our leaders understand the realities of classroom teaching and prioritise staff wellbeing in every decision. You'll also be supported in working with students with additional needs, thanks to our investment in over 20 skilled education support staff across the school and our wellbeing leadership team.
If you're ready to grow, connect, and make a difference, we¿d love to meet you.
To find out more about Barrawang Primary School please visit our website at www.barrawangps.vic.edu.au/
or contact the Principal, Alisha Campbell on [email protected].
Vision
Barrawang Primary School¿s vision is to ensure that our students are at the centre of everything that we do. Together we create a learning community that values diversity, inclusion and high expectations for all students.
Mission
Barrawang Primary School's mission is to provide all students with high quality learning experiences that challenge and support them to REACH their full potential.
Values
Barrawang Primary School¿s values are R.E.A.C.H
Resilience- we can bounce back from challenges
Excellence- we aim high and persevere, we ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential
Acceptance- we respect and value all members of our community, embracing with dignity their talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living
Curiosity- we question and explore the new, unusual, and interesting to better understand the world around us
Honesty- we act with integrity and courage and take responsibility for our actions