Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Loddon Mallee - Macedon Ranges
Reference: 1487116
SC1 Educational leadership
Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
SC2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability
Outstanding 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 to a high level.
An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
SC4 Leadership of staff and students
A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
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
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, 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
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.
Wallan Secondary College: Learning for Life in Melbournes Northern Growth Corridor
Wallan Secondary College (WSC) is a dynamic government school catering to Years 7 to 12, located 50 kilometres north of Melbourne in the fast-growing Mitchell Shire. Since opening in 2006 with just 110 students, WSC has grown to over 900 students, reflecting the schools strong reputation for academic care, student support, and community connection.
At the heart of the College is a dedicated team of more than 120 staff, including five Principal Class members and 11 Leading Teachers. Staff are supported through clearly structured teams, targeted professional development, and collaborative planning time. This framework enables staff to deliver high-quality teaching while also nurturing student wellbeing and engagement.
WSC places strong emphasis on student support, offering a range of wellbeing services that include a dedicated wellbeing team, access to counselling, and proactive wellbeing programs delivered through a structured pastoral care model. Programs like breakfast club, homework club, and targeted intervention in literacy and numeracy ensure that every student receives the support they need to succeed.
The College offers a broad, inclusive curriculum with a strong foundation in English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, alongside rich offerings in the Arts, Technology, Health and PE, Indonesian, and Music. Senior students benefit from a wide selection of VCE, VET, and Vocational Major (VM) programs to support diverse post-school pathways.
Leadership development is a key focus at both student and staff levels. Students are encouraged to take on formal leadership roles and participate in enrichment opportunities such as performing arts, sport, and student voice forums. For staff, clear leadership pathways are supported through coaching, mentoring, and internal progression opportunities, creating a strong culture of professional growth.
With a sustained focus on learning, support, and wellbeing, Wallan Secondary College continues to build a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving school culture, one that fosters success for every student and empowers staff to thrive in their roles.