Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1484303
Selection Criteria
SC1 Educational leadership
SC2 Financial, managerial, and administrative ability
SC3 Planning, policy and program develop and review
SC4 Leadership of staff and students
SC5 Interpersonal and communication skills
SC6 Community Criterion
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.
Principal Team
The college is led by four Principal Class members, including three Assistant Principals, each with distinct areas of responsibility:
The Key areas of responsibilities of the Inclusion Assistant Principal include:
The DIP team includes a Leading Teacher - Inclusion, a non-teaching DI Teacher (Position of Responsibility), and (ES) Inclusion Coordinator, Learning Support Officers (LSOs).
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
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
Applicants should include:
Please note: Referees not listed may be contacted.
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.
Glen Eira College Overview
Glen Eira College is a dynamic, co-educational school recognized for its strong academic approach We foster a vibrant learning environment that empowers students to learn, grow, and form meaningful connections as local and global citizens who respect the rights of all.
Vision
At Glen Eira College, our vision is for students to be empowered learners and engaged members of their community, both locally and globally. Learn, Grow, Connect.
Values
Student Learning and Excellence
Glen Eira College offers a highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program, enabling talented students to advance a year ahead in core subjects such as English, Maths, Humanities, and Science. We also deliver a robust EAL and International Student Program, reflecting our global perspective.
Our team comprises 64.1 Effective Full-Time (EFT) teachers, 4 Principal Class members, and 24.32 Education Support staff. Supported by an engaged College Council and parent community, our leadership team continues to strive for excellence.
We are currently constructing a new Middle School hub, due for completion in March 2026; once complete, our capacity will increase to 1200 students.
Language Learning at Glen Eira College
We are committed to high quality language learning, offering students a choice of:
French:
Japanese:
Hebrew:
Student Success
We provide a comprehensive curriculum with a wide range of Year 10 to 12 subjects. Our challenging extra-curricular programs, personal development opportunities, and leadership training enable students to develop both socially and academically.
Year 12 students benefit from access to Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) and university enhancement programs. GEC graduates continue a proud tradition of excellent VCE results, progressing to tertiary and TAFE courses of their choice.
School Improvement Focus
Glen Eira College is on a strategic journey of improvement, reflected in significant growth and improved student outcomes. We are proud recipients of The Age¿s `Schools that Excel¿ Award and have become the community¿s school of choice.
We remain committed to ongoing improvement through the delivery of holistic educational programs that meet the diverse needs of our students. We invite highly capable professionals to join us on our mission to excel as Caulfield¿s school of choice.
For further information, please visit our College Website.