Assistant Principal-Range 1 - Disability, Inclusion & WellbeingJob posted: 06/01/2025
Job type: Full time / From 17/03/2025 - 26/01/2028
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Reference: 1459524
Closes: 24/01/2025
Selection Criteria(a) 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.(b) Financial, managerial and administrative ability Outstanding financial, organisational 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 and initiatives 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 students to 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.(f) School Based Criteria Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Reform and Mental Health Fund and Menu Initiative.The ability to coach and mentor staff to achieve a culture of inclusivity where all students can access the curriculum and achieve learning growth.An ability to develop and maintain strong connections with community and allied health services to enhance student development.RoleThe assistant principal reports directly to the principal and has 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 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.
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.
ResponsibilitiesSupervision 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 ApplyAppropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe 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 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.
Location ProfileWerribee Primary School has a long, proud history, originally established in 1855.
It has provided education to the local community from its present site since 1919.
The school's vision is that we are an inclusive community that strives for excellence.
The three values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience underpin everything that the school does.
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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