Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1521262
SC1 Educational leadership
(i)Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
(ii)Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
SC2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability
(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
SC3 Planning, policy and program development and review
(i)Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to 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 improve teaching and learning
SC4 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.
SC5 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
SC6 Wellbeing and Disability Inclusion Leadership
(i) Demonstrated expertise and leadership in developing and embedding a whole-school approach to student wellbeing, inclusion, and equity.
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:
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.
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.
Yarraman Oaks Primary School is a strong, inclusive community that proudly celebrates our diversity, and we are recruiting!
Yarraman Oaks Primary School is a small school (approx. 230 learners) situated in a quiet pocket of Noble Park with quick access to Eastlink and Monash freeways, as well as convenient access to public transport (both bus and train). We have a friendly staff and an active community of parents and carers. Situated on 3 hectares, we have plenty of space for our learners to play and explore. We have designated Junior and Senior learning communities and playground areas. We also have our own Kindergarten on site and offer both Before and After School Care programs!
At Yarraman Oaks Primary School we deliver Literacy learning using a structured literacy approach supported by the Science of Reading. We offer a program that promotes skill development in Reading and Viewing, Writing, Speaking and Listening in a supportive and stimulating environment. Planning is based on the Victorian Curriculum and is supported by best practices around literacy acquisition. We use the Little Learners Love Literacy Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) program to develop Phonological & Phonemic Awareness. Writing genres are mapped throughout the year and sentence, paragraph and text level writing is taught systematically, linking to the Knowledge Unit content using The Writing Revolution to guide us. We have started using explicit direct instruction (EDI) across all year levels to deliver content.
Our Mathematics program is robust and is guided by the Victorian Curriculum and learner¿s data. Learners participate in 5 explicit mathematics lessons each week and selected learners participate in Maths Olympiad. We provide 4 hours of APT a week and prioritise collaborative planning so schedule 2hrs for shared planning for each team.
Our Specialist Programs provide outstanding opportunities for students to find and hone talents in the areas of Health, Visual Art, French, and Physical Education.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Principal to lead Wellbeing at our school. Our staff look forward to welcoming a substantive Assistant Principal who is committed to working with staff to further strengthen their confidence, knowledge and capacity to cater for student wellbeing needs.
Applicants wishing to find out more information about our school or the position may contact the Principal, Tina Ersch, via email at [email protected] or on the telephone on 9792 4406.