Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1495759
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SC1 Educational leadership
SC2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability
SC3 Planning, policy and program development and review
SC4 Leadership of staff and students
SC5 Interpersonal and communication skills
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.
The responsibilities of the Assistant Principal, Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing at Monash Children¿s Hospital School includes but are not limited to the following areas:
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]
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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
As Assistant Principal Teaching, Learning and Wellbeing ¿ the successful applicant will work closely with the Assistant Principal ¿ Community: Teaching, Wellbeing and Consultancy
SCHOOL INFORMATION SESSION:We will be running a TEAMS information session for potential applicants. This meeting will take place on Tuesday 23 September @ 1:00pm. Please copy this link to attend this online TEAMS session: Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 490 786 198 436 7 Passcode: NF75zQ7T
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.
Purpose
Monash Children's Hospital School (MCHS) is a Victorian Department of Education (DE) school located within Monash Children's Hospital. The school has been established to provide education for children who are inpatients and/or outpatients of Monash Children's Hospital inclusive of Early in Life Mental Health Services (ELMHS).
Vision
Monash Children's Hospital School's vision is to ensure our young people will have access to high quality teaching, learning and consulting that will provide continuity of their education.
We aim to build a safe and supportive environment and culture, one that promotes positive relationships, values diversity and inclusivity and supports the holistic development of our students.
Values
Monash Children's Hospital School's values are: Collaboration, Inclusion and Excellence.
MCHS Model
The Monash Children's Hospital School model allows education and health colleagues to work together as members of multidisciplinary treating teams. This provides a holistic approach to the care and education of the young person. Together health and education professionals align treatment and education, inform one another's practices, provide different perspectives of the child, utilise one another's strengths and build a holistic understanding of the young person.
We provide education to students from Foundation to Year 12 inclusive of all schools - mainstream, specialist and alternative settings.
3 Major Phases
Monash Children's Hospital School delivers education services alongside a patient's treatment, recovery and reintegration to school/education setting.
Treatment Phase
We establish and maintain contact with the young person's regular school in a supportive and confidential manner in order to provide continuity and connectedness with their learning. During this phase, MCHS staff members teach, liaise and advocate with, and for, the young person.
Recovery Phase
We engage with the young person's family, Monash Children's Hospital medical and health personnel, ELMHS treating team members and key staff from the student's regular school. This role assists the continuity of the patient's education while they are recovering at home. This is an important phase to make sure that the young person stays connected with their education and school.
Reintegration Phase
We provide support to the young person, their family and the base school to assist in a smooth and positive reintegration back to school/education. MCHS staff can provide advice about return to school planning and with other key stakeholders will develop strategies that further strengthen this process.
Who We Work With
Inpatients
Monash Children's Hospital School supports inpatients at the following sites:
Monash Children's Hospital - Clayton Site
Teaching at our Clayton site occurs in purpose built classrooms within our school on Level 2, in learning spaces on the wards and in patient's rooms.
Monash Children's Hospital - Casey and Dandenong Sites
Teaching staff are available on a referral basis for young people during a hospital admission. The teacher can provide roles such as teaching, liaising and advocating.
Outpatients
Monash Children's Hospital School also supports outpatients (as educational consultants) in the following areas:
Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service
Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) Clinic
Chronic Fatigue Clinic (CFS)
General Rehabilitation Clinic
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Early in Life Mental Health Services (ELMHS)
CORE Program
Intake, Assessment, Consultation and Treatment unit (iACT)
Intensive Mobile Outreach Service (IMOS)
Endeavour Service - Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Early Action in Schools (CASEA)
Wellness and Recovery Centre - Eating Disorders Day Program
Medical Clinics
Adolescent Medicine Clinics
Developmental Paediatrics Clinic
Victorian Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Clinic (VicFAS - Metro & Regional)
Cystic Fibrosis Department
Nephrology Department
Healthy Koori Kids Clinic
Paediatric Refugee Clinic
Children's Health & Wellbeing Local
Pakenham Community Paediatric Clinic
Cranbourne Local Hub Clinic
Spina Bifida Clinic