Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1524990
1. Educational leadership
2. Financial, managerial and administrative ability
3. Planning, policy and program development and review
4. Leadership of staff and students
5. Interpersonal and communication skills
An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
6 Community - School and Educational
Demonstrated ability and commitment to establish an inclusive learning environment catering to the needs of all students by:
engaging the school community in DE initiatives such as School Wide Positive Behaviours, Positive Classroom Management Strategies and Respectful Relationships.
building the capacity of staff to cater for the diverse social and emotional needs of students.
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
Applications must include:
1. A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email and phone number.
2. A CV with a summary of:
Experience
Qualifications
Subjects you are qualified or willing to teach
Current VIT registration number and details
The names, email addresses and contact details of three referees
3. Your written responses to the Key Selection Criteria
For ease of handling by the school, all documents can be¿saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment Online.¿ Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.
All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date
Applicants seeking further information about the school or this position, are encouraged to:
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.
Our school is situated in a rapidly growing area between Manor Lakes, Bacchus Marsh and Melton. Enrolments are growing steadily, and with increased enrolments bring students from a wide range of backgrounds and ability levels. Our staff are committed to creating positive and productive classrooms that support teaching and learning, as well as wellbeing for all. Along with this, our focus on working closely with families, strengthening collaboration and building community connections is seen as key to our progress moving forward. Together, the commitment and capabilities of our staff, the engagement of our students and the support of our community make Eynesbury Primary School a supportive and positive place to teach and lead.
Eynesbury Primary School operates with a distributed leadership model designed to maximise impact across all areas of the school. A new leadership structure includes a Principal, an Assistant Principal P-2, an Assistant Principal 3-6, two Leading Teachers and three Learning Specialists with clearly defined portfolios across curriculum, wellbeing and inclusion, and Year Level Coordinators providing targeted team support. All leadership roles include coaching and mentoring, ensuring staff development and continuous improvement. This Assistant Principal role is a new role as part of this revised structure.
The Assistant Principal role is a senior leadership position focused on shaping the strategic vision and future direction of Eynesbury Primary School. Working closely with the Principal, and leadership team, this role provides high-level leadership and strategic influence across the school. Key responsibilities include:
The Assistant Principal takes a hands-on approach, actively engaging with the school community on a daily basis and through school and community events, visible in classrooms, on yard duty and interacting with students. With an open-door policy, they warmly welcome staff seeking support or conversation and students eager to share their work, fostering a collaborative environment where every teacher's voice is valued.
Eynesbury Primary School has state-of-the-art facilities, including classrooms, break out spaces, a gymnasium, stem room, visual and performing arts spaces, well-designed outdoor learning environments and expansive grounds. These facilities support a modern, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning.
We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance for all staff. With school hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, staff typically finish by 3:30pm, or 4:30pm on scheduled meeting days. As with all Principal Class roles, flexibility and extended hours are expected to meet the responsibilities of school leadership.
Potential applicants are highly encouraged to view our School Strategic Plan (SSP) and Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) found on our website, and also to attend a school tour. Please contact our Principal, Dawn Vassallo, at [email protected] to organise a suitable time.