Selection CriteriaVision and Values
Demonstrated capacity to articulate and foster a shared vision for the school. Ability to define school goals, gain acceptance among staff and stakeholders, and communicate clear expectations for effective performance to ensure alignment with the school¿s values.
Teaching and Learning
Proven ability to manage and enhance the quality of teaching within the school. Experience in creating a positive culture that encourages collaboration, challenges educators, and supports student achievement through innovative teaching practices.
Improvement, Innovation, and Change
Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement evidence-based improvement plans and policies. Proven leadership in driving innovation and change within the school to enhance educational outcomes and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Management
Demonstrated ability to efficiently allocate and manage the school¿s human, physical, and financial resources. Experience in strategic planning and decision-making to ensure optimal resource utilization in support of the school¿s goals.
Development and Engagement
Proven capacity to create a professional learning community focused on the continuous improvement of teaching and learning. Ability to foster positive relationships with students, families, and the local community, and actively participate in system-level initiatives to enhance school engagement and collaboration
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 budget