Assistant Principal-Range 1

Job Description

Job type: Full time / From 03/03/2025 - 31/01/2028 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1462374 Job posted: 22/01/2025 Closes: 04/02/2025 Classification: Assistant Principal-Range 1 Job duration: From 03/03/2025 - 31/01/2028 Contact: Kerri Emonson | 03 9801 1900 Selection Criteria SC 1: 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. SC 2: Financial, managerial and administrative ability Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills. SC 3: 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. An understanding of and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning. SC 4: 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. SC 5: 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. Child Safe Standards 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. Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website. 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. Location Profile SCHOOL PROFILE THE VISION OF WANTIRNA SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL Wantirna South Primary School has served its community faithfully since 1940. We are a proud school that enjoys sharing and celebrating its successes and achievements. We strive to maintain the highest academic standards and encourage participation in a wide variety of cultural and sporting activities. Contact Kerri Emonson | 03 9801 1900 To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr