Assistant Principal - Wellbeing

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1448953
Selection CriteriaSC 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 and helps students to develop their special abilities and talents.SC 5 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.SC 6 Wellbeing and Inclusion.
Demonstrated capacity to lead, monitor and evaluate the school wide implementation of a multi-tiered system of support related to student wellbeing and inclusion.Please note - No more than 1 page per selection criteria 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;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. 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.
Please ensure that your application includes:
a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers)a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under who May apply sectionnames and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of three referees.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 Department's HR website.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.
Location ProfileSpring Parks Primary School is a dual campus, multi-cultural, primary school in Springvale with a current enrolment of around 265 students. Our teaching staff are supported by a significant number of Education Support staff including teacher aides and two Wellbeing Support Staff. Together, we work as a strong team to support the needs of our diverse community. The diversity of our community is a special feature of our school and we value this greatly.
Our priorities include a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy which is also reflected in our staffing allocation to supporting students with their learning needs. We are very proud of the way we support our students to achieve their best outcomes and this includes a proactive approach to building student leadership. Specialist classes enhance our core curriculum in Science, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Spanish.
The school's core values are Respect, Engagement, Achievement, Community and Hope. Our motto is Learning and Growing – Safely – Together. Our school recognises the importance of academic opportunity and excellence as a gateway to a positive future for its students and promotes thinking skills and goal setting as a way of scaffolding and articulating learning.
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