Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1491173
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.
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.
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To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Courtenay Gardens Primary School is a thriving school in the south eastern suburb of Cranbourne North. The school is a government Prep-Grade 6 co-educational setting. School enrolment is approximately 750 students. Students come from a diverse range of backgrounds, with many having English as an additional language. The school values are Safety, Trust, Acceptance, Respect and Success. Our vision is to provide our students with opportunities that enable them to identify their passions, experience success and develop the confidence to pursue future learning. We have a strong commitment to supporting student wellbeing and to ensure a safe, caring and inclusive learning community.
The teaching and learning program is well complemented by an extensive commitment to supporting students in their learning journey. This includes a dedicated English as an Additional Language program. There is a strong emphasis on developing literacy skills, particularly in the early years through the implementation of a systematic synthetic phonics approach. We use the highly engaging and successful Little Learners Love Literacy program in Prep and year 1. Literacy and Numeracy intervention are provided for students requiring additional development of essential foundational skills.
Specialist subjects offered are: Visual Art, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Music, and AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language). Our teaching and learning programs are enhanced through the use of state of the art digital technologies. The school provides both ipads (junior) and laptops (senior) to support teaching and learning programs. We have an English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher and multicultural education aides who support students to learn English. There is a focus on student wellbeing and programs to support both students and families. Our leadership and wellbeing support team are extensive. We have a student counsellor and speech therapist onsite.
The school facility is very well resourced. We offer a full-sized gym with a state of the art vision and sound system. There is a Performing Arts Centre, well-stocked Library, outdoor basketball courts and large oval. A canteen operates three days week and we offer an Out of Hours School Care program for before/after school and vacation care; provided by TeamKids. Students can access a variety of extra-curricular activites at lunchtime and after school. The school uses the Compass platform for school communication. There is a school Parents¿ Association which enables parents to make connections with the school. Please contact the school office for more information about the school or a school tour.