Assistant Principal-Range 2

Job Description



Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan


Job type: Full time / From 27/01/2025 - 28/01/2028




Organisation: Schools (Government)


Salary: Salary not specified



Occupation: Teacher


Reference: 1450328



Location Profile
Fountain Gate Secondary College is located in the City of Casey in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 40 kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District. The school was registered as a Year 7-12 provider in 2009, and prior to that, was a Year 7-10 campus of Eumemmerring College. We provide high-quality education for the Narre Warren community in a safe, supportive and educationally challenging environment. The College recognises and values the diversity of its community that is drawn from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds. We have well-established relationships with our feeder primary schools through the Casey North Network. The school grounds include an indoor multi-purpose gymnasium, and a range of flexible classrooms (`learning hubs¿) and specialist facilities. The grounds include passive and active play spaces, basketball and netball courts and an oval. Enrolments are approximately 1240 students. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index was 0.5707 in 2023. The staffing profile of Fountain Gate Secondary College includes a principal, five assistant principals, 97.4 teachers and 40 full time equivalent Education Support (ES) staff. Fountain Gate Secondary College provides a Year 7 to Year 12 learning program through the Victorian Curriculum, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of Education ¿ Vocation Major (VCE-VM) and a range of Victorian Education and Training (VET) offerings. To support the wellbeing and educational needs of our students we have a partnership with Headspace and have an onsite team consisting of: College Wellbeing Leader, Reengagement Officer, Attendance Officers for each Year Level Hub, Integration Coordinator, Youth Worker, Counsellor, Speech Pathologist, Adolescent Health Nurse, Multicultural Aides, Occupational Therapist, onsite psychologists, School Nurse and the `Doctors in School¿ program. A school-wide Positive Education approach underpins all our interactions. An extensive awards system operates throughout the school, recognising students who demonstrate our school values ¿ Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Endeavour. The College successfully competes through several interschool sports, and our Rugby and Soccer Academies support students to achieve excellence both on and off the sporting field. As part of our 2023-2026 School Strategic Plan, our college has three focus areas: 1. Improve student learning outcomes null Optimise student wellbeing and connectedness null Improve student engagement in learning Fountain Gate Secondary College is committed to providing a high quality educational program that supports all students to fulfil their potential and achieve their goals in life. We have high expectations for all members of our school community, and ensure this is matched with high levels of support.
Selection Criteria

SC1¿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.


SC2¿Financial, managerial and administrative ability


Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.


SC3¿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.


SC4¿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.


SC5¿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.

Role
The 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.
Responsibilities
Typically, 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 Apply
Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
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 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, 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 available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
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 behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
An application addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be no longer than 6-8 pages
Written response addressing the selection criteria is mandatory.
Conditions of Employment

All 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

VIT LANTITE
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. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.


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