Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1505928
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.
SC6 School specific criteria
(a) Demonstrated capacity to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of a cohesive and comprehensive curriculum, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based teaching and learning across the school.
(b) Proven ability to build Middle Leader capability by implementing a structured mentoring and coaching model, fostering leadership growth and driving sustained excellence in teaching and learning.
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.
Opening in Term 1, 2026, Ngurraga School will be a purpose-built, inclusive learning environment dedicated to supporting students with mild to profound intellectual disabilities.
Our school's vision is to create an innovative, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. This vision is captured in our motto: "Learning with purpose, growing through connection." We are committed to nurturing a community rooted in our core values of respect, growth, and teamwork. Our mission is to provide students with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive, grow, and succeed.
The school has been purposefully designed to support inclusive, engaging learning experiences through a range of specialised facilities, including:
These facilities will create a safe, supportive, and dynamic environment for both students and staff, fostering learning, wellbeing, and community connection.
We are committed to data-driven instruction and fostering strong professional learning communities. Our staff will be supported to design meaningful learning experiences while continuing to grow in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
We are now seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to join us on this exciting journey. As part of our founding team, you'll play a key role in shaping the culture, values, and learning outcomes from day one.
Please note:
Our school will initially share the site with Yurran P-9 although the schools will operate independently. Our school will open for enrolments for students in Foundation (Prep) to Grade 5 with mild to profound intellectual disability. Following the completion of the Yurran, our school will be able to enrol up to 168 students from Foundation to Year 12. The Yurran site is expected to be completed for 2027.