Assistant Principal-Range 1 - Disability, Inclusion & Wellbeing

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
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1459524
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.
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.
ResponsibilitiesTypically, 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 ApplyAppropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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 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.
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.
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.
It is situated on a compact site, in close proximity to Werribee's retail and commercial centre and approximately 35km south west of Melbourne.
The school is in the South West Victorian Region of the Department of Education and Training (DET) and the Wyndham Network of schools.
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.
- Respect: we care for ourselves, others and the environment.
- Responsibility: we are accountable for our actions and our learning.
- Resilience: we learn from our challenges and maintain a positive attitude.
The school's physical spaces are attractive and well maintained and provide safe and supportive learning environments including; administration, classrooms, gymnasium, multipurpose spaces and a well-resourced library.
The grounds encompass attractive gardens, play spaces, synthetic grass games areas and play equipment.
The school enrolment numbers are around 540 in 2024 and we will be operating classes from Foundation to Year 6.
A well-attended before and after school care program operates during school terms and is run by Camp Australia.
The school is proud of its community involvement as parents provide valuable assistance to the school in the classroom, excursions, and whole school events.
The School Council is active in supporting many improvement initiatives.
The Werribee Friends committee works towards fundraising for the school needs and organising social activities.
Werribee Primary School has a committed and professional staff with a balanced mixture of age and experience.
Teachers plan and work in Professional Learning Communities in a collaborative environment with a collective responsibility for all students.
The school offers six specialist curriculum areas being: Visual Art, Music, Physical Education, Digital Technology, STEM and EAL.
The school's curriculum framework is based on the Victorian Curriculum.
Students are offered a range of extracurricular activities to support their learning, engagement and wellbeing.
The school provides a breakfast program and many activities during the lunch break.
We value the opportunity to develop student leaders and student voice and agency across the school and this is achieved through our student leadership program.

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