Assistant Principal-Range 2

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 02/12/2024 - 01/12/2029 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1442218 Selection Criteria SC1 Educational leadership: * Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school.
* Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
SC2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability: * Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
SC3 Planning, policy and program development and review: * Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.
SC4 Leadership of staff and students: * A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
* 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: * Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
* Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
* An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
Role 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.
Responsibilities Typically, assistant principals perform one or more of the following functions: supervision and coordination of the work of senior curriculum or level coordinators; allocation of budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources within the area of responsibility; supervision of the delivery of teaching programs; management of programs to improve the knowledge and experience of staff; responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers and year level coordinators; contribute to the overall management of the school; Who May Apply Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS Commitment 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.
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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: 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.
VIT LANTITE 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.
Location Profile Topirum Primary School is one of 14 new schools to open from the beginning of the 2024 school year.
The school is located in the Smiths Lane estate, Clyde North, in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The school has a current enrolment of 240 students from prep to grade 6.
There are currently 11 classes.
The specialist subjects offered are visual art, performing art, media, physical education and library.
The school provides i Pads for junior classes and Lenovo laptops for senior classes.
The school uses the Office365 platform and Compass for parent communication.
The school facilities include: an administration and library building; 2 learning neighborhoods; a community hub with indoor multi-use court; canteen; arts/music spaces; hard courts; a sports field and staff carpark.
Students have great modern learning areas with air conditioning and heating.
Outside, they will have shade sails for sun protection.
The school is designed to be environmentally sustainable.
The school is expected to have significant growth in enrolments over the coming years.
For 2025, we are expecting between 370-400 students.
The school mission is to offer students a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them with the academic, social, and emotional skills to succeed in life.
The school vision is to teach our students to become confident and creative young people, who pursue their passions and strive for excellence.
They will have an inquiring mind and be empowered to become engaged citizens who contribute positively to society.
The school annual improvement plan priorities for 2024 are: Goal 1: I.
A learning key improvement strategy to support both those who need scaffolding and those who have thrived to continue to extend their learning, especially in numeracy.
II. A wellbeing key improvement strategy to effectively mobilise available resources to support students' wellbeing and mental health, especially the most vulnerable.
Goal 2 : In 2024, as the first year of a new school, we will engage with our school community to develop strong relationships and active partnerships between the school and families/carers to support the learning and engagement of our students.
Please see the school website topirumps.vic.edu.au for information about the school.
For applicants: Please ensure you address the key selection criteria.
Also attach a cover letter and your CV.
Include your mobile contact number and email.
Please list up to three referees (name, position and contact number).
For file attachments, ensure your full name is in the file name.
This position is for a second assistant principal to join our principal class officer team.
The position tenure is 5 years.
For more information on this position or for a school tour, please contact Marc de Ley, principal, on 03 5929 2999 or by email Marc.
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Marc will be able to discuss the position and the factors relating to the first year of a new school.
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