Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 1
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Barwon South West - Glenelg
Reference: 1495155
SC1 Capacity to provide outstanding leadership in curriculum, engagement and well-being in a special education setting.
SC2 Capacity to provide outstanding strategic leadership in financial, organisational and resource management skills that maximise student outcomes.
SC3 Demonstrated commitment to DET and school values. Capacity to provide outstanding leadership to develop DET and school values.
SC4 Capacity to lead the development of a positive school culture in a special education setting:
SC5 Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to develop these skills in others.
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.
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
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.
Portland Bay School is a government special development school for students with an intellectual disability between the ages of 5 -18 years, serving the Western District community around Portland, Victoria. The school aims to develop students that enjoy healthy, happy and productive lives by supporting students¿ academic, social, personal and interpersonal learning in a safe environment.
The school operates primary and secondary school departments situated on the same campus and provides comprehensive individual programs in communication and literacy, mathematics, physical education, the arts and life skills. Some of our specialist programs include bike education, work experience, community service, sailing, cooking, fundamental motor skills, camps, swimming, art, music and gardening.
The school is situated in new facilities at 77 Henty St Portland which is close to the town centre. The school features 8-modern learning studios, hospitality kitchen, multi-purpose room, gymnasium, sensory rooms and courtyard, basketball court, playground, manual activities area and arts room.
The school enrolment is currently 75-students.
Portland is a beautiful coastal town with excellent services and recreational opportunities. The current median house price is approximately $440 000. The average median rental price for a 3-bedroom home is $430 pw (4-2025), https://www.realestate.com.au/vic/portland-3305/ .
Check-out the Promoting Portland Facebook page for videos and photos of Portland. https://www.facebook.com/promotingportland/
Contact: Steve Crossley or Wendy McFarlane for further information or to organise a visit. http://portlandbayschool.vic.edu.au/