Assistant Principal-Range 1

Assistant Principal-Range 1 - Planning and Impact Job posted: 18/11/2024
Classification: Assistant Principal-Range 1
Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Reference: 1451415
Occupation: Teacher
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Work location: Gippsland | Warragul
Selection Criteria SC 1 Education leadership
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.

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 outcomes.

An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.

SC 4 Leadership of all 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
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:
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:
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 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.

Location Profile Warragul North Primary school is located in beautiful Gunai-kurnai country in West Gippsland and in 2023 had an enrolment of 641 students, We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of this country and through ongoing learning, we aim to better care for country and appreciate the knowledge, skills and cultural identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our new vision, 'Together we grow as a school community to nurture a sense of pride and belonging through active learning, curiosity and creating new experiences,' supports our school's purpose - to provide a happy, caring learning environment where children can achieve their potential.
We are working hard with our students, families and staff to reconnect to the wonder of learning as we strengthen a culture of pride, respect and equality across our school community.
In 2023 we created new initiatives for our community to communicate ideas and opinions, influence change, collaborate and make decisions.

During 2023, the school went through a review as well as extensive work to both buildings and grounds.
The school is committed to ensuring all learning and play spaces are stimulating, while providing more creative and collaborative opportunities for our students.
The school developed an active learning framework that builds student voice and agency through both independent and collaborative learning.
The framework also underpins the school's approach to connecting learning and wellbeing and the supports the development of the school's new values: respect, inclusion, creativity and kindness.

The school is well resourced both inside and outside.
There are 3 playgrounds, imaginative play spaces, a grassed oval, basketball court and gymnasium.
the school provides a fully accredited before and after school program, offers a chaplaincy program and psychologist is available two days per week.
The workforce at WNPS consists of 3 Principal class, 1 Leading Teachers, 2 learning specialists, 1 Business manager, 3.5 Administration staff, 39 classroom and specialist teaching staff, some work part time, and 15 Education Support staff.

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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