Assistant Principal Range 2

Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC Overview Elevation Secondary College is an evidence‑based school located approximately 23 kilometres north of Melbourne, serving the rapidly growing communities of Aston, Highlands Estate, Craigieburn, Greenvale and beyond in Mickleham. Formerly an online and exam‑only school, it opened its doors in 2020 to a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring a Science, Technology and Arts building, a general‑purpose Learning Community building, an Administration Centre and a Library. In 2025 the school had grown to over 1,100 Year 7‑12 students and is celebrating its inaugural graduating class this December. School Vision Elevation Secondary College is an outward‑facing school that values improving student learning, social‑emotional outcomes and educational attainment for all students. The school is known for its academic excellence, orderly learning environments, inclusiveness and the outstanding opportunities it provides its students. Our curriculum is broad, rigorous and knowledge‑rich, and teachers engage students in lessons that challenge their thinking and promote academic effort and rigour. All students receive support for their wellbeing and engagement through a system of high expectations, whole‑school positive behaviours and trauma‑informed classroom practices using the Berry Street Education Model. Professional Learning Culture Elevation Secondary College sustains a powerful culture of professional learning. Every teacher is encouraged to continually improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be better. Staff employ observations, walkthroughs, coaching, data and academic research to enhance practice. Consistent with the school’s behavioural expectations – Aim High, Work Hard, Be Good – staff remain aspirational, improvement‑focused and maintain positive, professional relationships with all members of the community. Recognition In 2022, Elevation Secondary College was named the #1 best place to work in Australia/New Zealand in the Government, Education and Non‑for‑Profit sector by the Australian Financial Review and Inventium. Selection Criteria SC1 Educational leadership : Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership; advanced skills in leading and managing change and leading others in that process. SC2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability : Outstanding financial, organisational and resource‑management skills. SC3 Planning, policy and programme development and review : Exemplary values for student learning with demonstrated capacity to achieve high‑quality outcomes; ability to implement departmental policies at a high level; commitment to using learning technologies to improve teaching and learning. SC4 Leadership of staff and students : Highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team; ability to foster a learning environment that cares for individual student needs and helps students develop their special abilities. SC5 Interpersonal and communication skills : Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small‑group and community contexts; exemplary values of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity; ability to work with parents and the community. SC6 Local criteria : Outstanding professional and personal attributes, including perseverance, humility, collaboration and an improvement focus; balance high expectations with inclusivity and positive education practices. Role Assistant Principal – Positive Climate For Learning – Mini School January 2026 start date negotiable (preferred Term 1 2026). The assistant principal works with two other assistants (Junior and Senior) and the Executive Team to maintain an orderly learning environment and improve student outcomes. Responsibilities Maintain and develop an orderly classroom environment within the school. Lead and manage an effective team of Year‑level leaders and Coordinators within a Mini School team. Monitor and improve attendance in the Mini School and maximise participation at those year levels. Manage groups of teachers, including classroom teachers and Mentor Group teachers. Liaise with external agencies, networks and providers to support student learning. Collaborate with the careers team and year‑level teams to build effective pathways programs. Support IEP development and the SSG process for students with additional needs and significant behavioural needs. Implement subject selection and other Mini School related programmes, such as transition, proactive programmes, etc. Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the whole school as part of the Executive Team. Other Assistant Principal Functions Supervision and coordination 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 programmes. Management of programmes 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. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value diversity in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department recognises that providing safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates 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 staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child‑safe standards. Child Safety Code of Conduct DE Values The department’s employees commit to upholding the values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Department values information Application Process Full name, mobile phone number and email address of at least three referees. A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, contact number). A section addressing the selection criteria and the Who May Apply requirement. Conditions of Employment All staff are afforded a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment; induction and support programmes are provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions is available on the Department’s Human Resources website at Qualification Requirements Provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For those who completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching programme or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, demonstration of successful completion of a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education programme, accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority, and meeting the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership accreditation standards. Graduates from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) requirements. Contact & Additional Information For more information, candidates may view our website: Elevation Secondary College , our Careers page: Careers or the leadership team page: Meet the Team . General enquiries can be directed to 8339 8000 or Interested parties may contact Principal, Colin Burke via email or phone between 15–20 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr