Assistant Principal-Range 1 - College Engagement, Education Inclusion And Pedagogy

Assistant Principal-Range 1 - College Engagement, Education Inclusion and PedagogyJob posted: 19/09/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 19/09/2024 - 26/01/2028
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1438097
Closes: 04/10/2024
Classification: Assistant Principal-Range 1
Job duration: From 19/09/2024 - 26/01/2028
Location ProfileBuckley Park College has provided exceptional learning opportunities to students from Essendon and surrounding suburbs since 1963. Build Your Wings, the school motto, symbolizes the important role the school plays in nurturing the academic and personal development that prepares young people for successful and happy futures.
Buckley Park College is a medium-sized, single-campus, co-educational school for students from years 7 to 12, large enough to offer a challenging and diverse curriculum while small enough to foster individual development.
At Buckley Park College, students have a comprehensive and cohesive learning experience. The knowledge, skills, and understandings they require to successfully progress and go on to further study are systematically developed over the course of their secondary education. Highly qualified and committed teachers challenge, encourage, and support students to achieve high academic results in both core and co-curricular programs while fostering their growth into adulthood and citizenship.
The school's commitment to the ongoing professional development of staff ensures that learning remains vibrant and relevant to the world students will enter after graduating.
Selection Criteria(a) Educational leadership Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.Highly developed skills in leading and managing change, including the leadership of others in the process of change.(b) Financial, managerial, and administrative ability Outstanding financial, organizational, and resource management skills.(c) 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.(d) 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 them develop their special abilities and talents.(e) 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.RoleThe 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 this responsibility, assistant principals will have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget, and staff concerning their area of designated responsibility within the framework of the school's strategic plan, policies, and budget.
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 utilizing these resources.
ResponsibilitiesAssistant Principal - College Engagement, Education Inclusion and Pedagogy Lead the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Framework and ensure students with learning needs receive targeted support.Ensure that targeted support is provided to mandated students (PSD, OoHC, and ATSI students) and ensure that IEP, SSG, BSP, and Safety Plan requirements are met and actioned to a set standard across the college.Lead the development of diverse engagement activities across the college.Oversee the improvement in teacher practice in embedding the college lesson structure incorporating Tier 1 and 2 teaching strategies.Lead the College Marketing and Promotion Strategy.Chair the college Education Inclusion Executive.Actively engage and action relevant DET and Regional initiatives.College Engagement Processes Oversee the implementation of a vibrant House System that provides students with diverse opportunities and fosters connectedness to the college.Regularly participate in Learning Walks with Leadership team members to monitor the consistent implementation of processes.Ensure the college has embedded processes that allow every student to have equitable access to support/enrichment programs.Oversee the Home Group curriculum, including regular explicit teaching of the school's values, expectations, and social-emotional curriculum.Oversee the continual development in fostering student voice and agency across the college as well as developing greater opportunities for student participation.Lead the strategic direction of improvement within a sub-school.Provide support to the Leadership Team to ensure every student can reach their personal learning excellence.Oversee the college enrolment/transition program and processes.College Operation Support Other duties as required by the Principal.Who May ApplyTeachers 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.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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 recognizes 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.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
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 behaviors the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Due to an increase in student numbers, the college has increased the number of assistant principals to three. The College is looking for an innovative and inclusive leader to drive the continuous improvement at Buckley Park College, providing their expertise and developing new initiatives. This is the perfect opportunity for an aspiring leader to develop their skills towards their leadership capability.
If you are interested in a tour of the College, please contact Harold Cheung at 0439 987 278.
Conditions of EmploymentAll 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 at Department's HR Website.VIT LANTITETo 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.
Job classification:Assistant Principal-Range 1
Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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