Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Inner South East suburbs
Reference: 1504286
Educational leadership
Financial, managerial and administrative ability
Planning, policy and program development and review
Leadership of staff and students
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.
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.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
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.
St Kilda Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive inner-city school of approximately 440 students where life and learning is happy, energetic, evolving and engaging. Our school embraces diversity, reflecting the multicultural, creative and socio-economically varied nature of our local community.
At St Kilda Primary School, we take immense pride in delivering high-quality educational programs that respond to the diverse needs, interests, and strengths of every child. Our dedicated staff are deeply committed to ensuring that each student is both challenged and supported to achieve their personal best. We place a strong emphasis on building solid foundational learning that enables true curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking to flourish. Our rich, evidence-based learning experiences nurture a genuine love of learning and empower students to explore with confidence and purpose. Our programs are continuously refined through reflection, collaboration, and the use of data to ensure relevance and impact. Grounded in our belief that every child can succeed, we strive to create an environment where students feel valued, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential - academically, socially, and emotionally. This commitment to excellence and equity sits at the heart of everything we do.
Our dedicated staff foster strong, respectful relationships with students and are deeply committed to helping them become responsible, active and compassionate members of society. We believe that these outcomes are best achieved through meaningful partnerships between home, school and the wider community.
St Kilda Primary School proudly reflects the rich cultural diversity of both our local and national community. Through our programs, students develop appreciation and respect for different cultures, deepening their understanding of others through shared learning and friendship. We teach our children about Australia¿s history, acknowledging and paying greatest respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our Guiding Principles, Relationships, Inclusivity, Growth, Heart and Thinkers, define who we are and underpin all that we do. They guide our actions, our teaching and our aspirations for every child at St Kilda Primary School.