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; and - contribute to the overall management of the school.While each Assistant Principal will have their own designated responsibilities they will be reviewed and amended on a regular basis to suit changing student, DET and professional needs.Horsham College is therefore looking for an educator who has the flexibility to adapt and positively respond to the challenges of future educational initiatives.Specific areas of responsibility will be determined in consultation with the Principal.Who May ApplyAppropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces.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.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.All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department's exemplar available at DE ValuesThe Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.DET'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 DET values is available at Conditions of EmploymentAll 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 Location ProfileMISSION STATEMENTOur school community values unique individuals and empowers them to achieve their potential.VISION STATEMENTWe seize opportunities for a better future.VALUES and BEHAVIOURSCOMMITMENTAct in the best interests of the school communityContinually learn and improveExpect high standards of self and each otherMeet responsibilities and embrace opportunitiesCAREBuild and maintain positive relationshipsAct with respect and empathyShow gratitudeDemonstrate kindness and concern for othersCHARACTERStay calm and consistentBe confident and open mindedAcknowledge and learn from mistakesEnjoy our successesCOLLABORATIONGive and receive constructive feedbackValue all input and ideasShare the loadAsk for helpHORSHAM COLLEGEOur College has a student population of approximately 1037 students (Years 7 to 12) and is the only government secondary school provider servicing the City of Horsham and surrounding rural areas.Horsham College is centrally located in the Wimmera and nestled next to the Grampians National Park and the famous Mount Arapiles.Our students come from a number of local and smaller rural primary schools in the district and from diverse backgrounds.Students participate in a range of community activities and are encouraged to establish community connections.Horsham College is proud of a strong academic achievement born of high expectations and a focus on learning, which is a central tenet of the schools values of care, commitment, collaboration and character.The school has a long history of successful achievement in all areas of learning and in a range of extracurricular activities including sport, music, debating, public speaking and drama.A strength of the College is the breadth and depth of the teaching and learning programs delivered.These are based on the pursuit of personal excellence underpinned by a commitment to provide as many opportunities and pathways as possible that cater to the full range of our students needs and aspirations.The College is strongly supported by parents and is integral to the community.We have positive links with many community and educational agencies, including the Horsham City Rural Council, Wimmera-Southern Mallee LLEN, WorkCo, Federation University and our neighbouring schools both within Horsham and throughout the Wimmera.We are proud of the positive links we have.The multi-million dollar Wimmera Trade Training Centre which involves a partnership amongst 12 district Secondary and P-12 Colleges as well as with Federation University and Longerenong, is located on our College grounds and provides VET for many district students and is an example of the partnerships which have been created.The College is proud of the opportunities it provides students who attend but also acknowledges the challenges and work that lies ahead to continue moving it from a good to a great school.Please visit for additional information.The following key documents are also available on the school website: -2024 Annual Implementation Plan2023 Annual Report2024-2027 Strategic PlanOther InformationInquiries regarding the position can be directed to Principal, Ms Meg Woolford 5381 7100Applications must include;A specific response to all the key selection criteria.It is suggested to applicants that they limit their response to no more than7 pages.A CV including names of three referees and contact numbers should be included in the application.Applications should be submitted via Recruitment Online or forwarded to Ms Meg Woolford, Principal markedConfidential ¿ Assistant Principal Range 3Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, and may elect to submit 3 hard copies to the school by the advertised closing date.VIT LANTITETo 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.
