Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: 1532947
SC1: Educational leadership
(i) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a College
(ii) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
SC2: Planning, policy and program development and review
(i) Outstanding capacity to develop student learning and achieve high quality student outcomes.
(ii) Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.
(iii) An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to:
enhance the teaching and learning program and ensure students develop 21st century skills
ensure students use technology safely, ethically and efficiently
enhance communication and organisational practices
SC3: Leadership of staff and students
(i) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
(ii) 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.
SC4: Interpersonal and communication skills
(i) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
(ii) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
(iii) An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
SC5: Financial, managerial and administrative ability
(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
The Assistant Principal - Strategic Leadership and School Improvement will be a key member of the Principal Team and will contribute to the strategic leadership, management and improvement of Bendigo South East Secondary College.
The role will have oversight of an allocated student cohort, while also contributing to whole-school leadership across learning, wellbeing, engagement, inclusion, operations and school improvement priorities. This is not a narrow year-level management role. It is a strategic leadership position requiring the successful applicant to work as part of a collective Assistant Principal structure, where each Assistant Principal leads a designated area of the school while contributing to whole-school improvement.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide visible, responsive and values-driven leadership. They will lead improvement within their allocated cohort, support and develop middle leaders, strengthen consistency of practice, and contribute to the implementation of key whole-school priorities. This includes strengthening high expectations for students and staff, improving attendance, engagement and learning behaviours, supporting the implementation of the BSE Instructional Model, and ensuring that wellbeing and learning systems work together to improve student outcomes.
The Assistant Principal will work closely with the Principal, other Assistant Principals, Leading Teachers, Learning Specialists, Education Leaders, Year Level Leaders, wellbeing staff, classroom teachers, education support staff, students, families and external partners.
The role requires a leader who can balance strategic improvement with day-to-day responsiveness; who can build trust while maintaining high expectations; and who can lead change in a complex secondary school environment with clarity, optimism and persistence.
Reports to: Principal
Works with: Principal Team, Leading Teachers, Learning Specialists, Education Leaders, Year Level Leaders, Wellbeing Team, Inclusion Team, Learning Area Leaders, Education Support staff and external partners
Direct reports: Staff and leaders within the allocated cohort and portfolio, as determined by the Principal
The Assistant Principal will:
In addition to the key responsibilities outlined above, the Assistant Principal will:
Success in the Role
Success in this role will be reflected through:
Student Outcomes
Staff Outcomes
College Outcomes
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.
COLLEGE PROFILE
Bendigo South East Secondary College is a Year 7-10 secondary college located in Flora Hill, Bendigo. The College is entering an important new chapter in its improvement journey, with a renewed leadership structure, a clear focus on strengthening whole-school practice, and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for every student.
As a 7¿10 setting, Bendigo South East Secondary College plays a critical role in preparing young people for success in senior secondary pathways, including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET, apprenticeships, traineeships and other post-school options. The College works in partnership with families, community agencies, neighbouring schools and senior secondary providers to ensure students are supported to make informed choices and experience success in their learning and future pathways.
The College has a strong commitment to student engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and learning growth. Specialist programs, including the Athlete Development Program, Academy of Creative Arts and Music Program, provide opportunities for students to connect with school through areas of strength and interest.
Bendigo South East Secondary College is undertaking significant improvement work focused on establishing high expectations, strengthening instructional practice, embedding a guaranteed and viable curriculum, improving assessment practices, enhancing student engagement, and reviewing structures and programs to maximise learning time. The College is seeking leaders who are prepared to contribute to this work with energy, clarity, resilience and a strong moral purpose.
This Assistant Principal position represents a significant opportunity to contribute to the next stage of the College's development. The successful applicant will join a Principal Team committed to working collectively, visibly and strategically to bring about sustainable change for students, staff and the broader school community.