Assistant Principal - Range 1 - Wellbeing and Disability InclusionDepartment of Education VIC – Meadow Heights VIC
6 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Meadow Heights Primary School was established in 1992. It is situated 4 kilometres north of Broadmeadows on over three hectares of attractively landscaped grounds. The school ground features several designated grass play areas, basketball courts, large, open courtyard and covered playground areas. In 2024, the school had an enrolment of 381 students who come from diverse cultural and low socio-economic backgrounds, a high percentage of students have English as an Additional Language and 3 percent are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school has successfully met the challenges of its very diverse community and enjoys high parent approval.
At Meadow Heights Primary School (MHPS), we believe in providing a secure learning environment that inspires and challenges students to reach their full potential. Our MANTRA is 'Achieving the potential of all learners.'
Meadow Heights PS has recently completed a school review and has developed a SSP for 2022 to 2026. Areas of focus are:
To improve the learning outcomes of all students through reading & numeracy analysis and use of data.To improve student engagement in learning across the school through the implementation and embedding of a school-wide student voice and agency strategy.To further develop and embed authentic learning partnerships between students, families, and community stakeholders.At MHPS, teaching and learning is organised to best support the differentiated learning needs of students within a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Teaching and Learning Leaders build the capability of all staff to learn about and use collaborative high-quality teaching and learning practices, so students are engaged in learning experiences targeted at their point of need. All team members collaborate and have shared responsibility for the planning, implementation, and assessment of the teaching and learning programs.
The school currently provides additional programs/activities that cater for a variety of needs including:
Digital technologiesTurkish Language ProgramGlee Club and School BandStudent Leadership: Junior School Council, House Captains and Vice CaptainsCampsExcursions and in-school workshops and performancesInter-school sport and sports clinicSwimmingBook Week, Education Week, Literacy and Numeracy WeekMulticultural Dance GroupSelection Criteria SC 1 Educational Leadership
Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a schoolHighly 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 outcomesDemonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.An understanding of, and commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learningSC 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.SC 5 Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.SC 6 Wellbeing and Disability Inclusion.
Demonstrated capacity to lead, monitor and evaluate the school-wide implementation of a multi-tiered system of support related to student wellbeing and disability inclusion.Role The 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. Assistant principals will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making.
Responsibilities 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.
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.
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