Assistant Principal-Range 2

Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 19/11/2024 - 19/11/2027Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: TeacherReference: 1453043Job posted: 19/11/2024Closes: 02/12/2024Classification: Assistant Principal-Range 2Job duration: From 19/11/2024 - 19/11/2027Location ProfileMcClelland College is a 7-12 college with a current enrolment of approx. 1000+ students. The college is well recognised as a leader in the implementation of personalised learning through what we call an 'Education by Design' approach. We really believe in living our values of Community, Ownership and Growth.Our decision making is all put through the lens of what is in the students' best interests. It's the innovative approach to teaching that sets our school apart and the passion and moral purpose of our staff that drives us to do everything we can to help each and every student. We pride ourselves on delivering education that builds professional and vocational capabilities by building on students' individual strengths.At McClelland we support students in the exploration and development of their individual passions and talents. Key sets of relevant life-long learning skills taught throughout the McClelland Academy Program (MAP) will enable our students to be skilled in IT development, Science, Media, Business, Performing Arts and Sport.The Elite Performance Program (and EP+) is a select entry program aimed at extending junior year students. We design our curriculum so these students are spending more time using higher-order thinking skills and developing leadership capacity. This enables students to further increase their personal learning and continue to maintain learning above the expected level for their year group.McClelland is also well-connected through collaboration and active partnerships with external organisations. To support the quality, reach and impact of our education, we constantly seek to improve teaching and learning outcomes through engagement with business and industry links.The school has 120+ full time equivalent staff, comprising 7 principals, 84 teachers and 49 Education Support staff and we continue our commitment to ongoing improvement for the benefit of our students.College ValuesMcClelland's College Values were derived from what students, teachers and parents thought underpinned success in life. We believe that Community and Ownership build together to support Growth.Selection CriteriaKey Selection CriteriaSC 1 Educational leadership(i) Exemplary educational leadership in driving whole school improvement based on data.SC 2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.SC 3 Planning, policy and program development and review(i) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.(ii) Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.(iii) An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.SC 4 Leadership of staff and students(i) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.(ii) 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.SC 5 Interpersonal and communication skills(i) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.(ii) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.(iii) An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.SC 6 - Demonstrated high level competency in leading college wide pedagogical professional learning(i) Expertise in leadership, development, and implementation of professional learning communities, coaching and mentoring.(ii) Demonstrated expertise in the support of targeted teams, for example: disability and inclusion teams, literacy teams, learning area teams.(iii) Strong commitment to Modelling and maintaining Child Safe Standards.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.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.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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.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.
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