Assistant Principal Range 2 Secondary Area Ngurraga School

Assistant Principal, Range 2 Secondary Area – Ngurraga School Opening in Term 1, 2026, Ngurraga will be a purpose-built, inclusive learning environment designed to support students with mild to profound intellectual disabilities. Our vision is to create an innovative, inclusive, and nurturing school where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. The motto: "Learning with purpose, growing through connection." Grounded in the values of respect, growth, and teamwork, we are committed to building a community where staff and students thrive together. Ngurraga has been purposefully designed to support high-quality teaching and learning through specialised facilities, including: Four learning neighbourhoods with flexible classrooms and dedicated staff spaces An administration and library building with staff areas and a first aid room A multi-purpose building featuring fitness and physical activity spaces, performing arts, food technology and a canteen Playgrounds and shaded outdoor areas for recreation and sensory play Multiple half-court hard courts for physical education and free play A secure bus pickup and drop‑off zone A dedicated staff carpark These spaces provide a safe, supportive, and dynamic environment that supports wellbeing, engagement, and strong educational outcomes. We are committed to data-informed instruction, purposeful curriculum design, and the development of strong professional learning communities. Staff will be supported to design engaging, needs-based learning experiences while growing within a collaborative and reflective culture. Key Opportunities Apply instructional leadership expertise across Years 7–12, ensuring continuity of learning and growth across all stages Lead the development of VPC and ASDAN curriculum documentation that supports meaningful, personalised learning pathways Guide teams to implement high-quality assessment, moderation, and evidence-based practice Shape whole-school approaches to curriculum, pathways, engagement, and post-school transitions Contribute to establishing the systems, structures and culture of a new school from the ground up Grow professionally within a highly collaborative, student-centred environment that values innovation, reflective practice and continuous improvement Important Notes Ngurraga will initially share the site with Yurran P‑9 college; however, the schools will operate independently. In 2026, we will open enrolments for students in Foundation (Prep) to Grade 5 with mild to profound intellectual disabilities. Once the P–9 school moves to its permanent site (expected completion Term 3, 2027), Ngurraga will expand to enrol up to 168 students from Foundation to Year 12. For further information about the role, please contact Principal Elaine Quinn on 0424 958 ***. Selection Criteria SC1: Educational Leadership Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school 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. SC3: Planning, Policy and Program Review Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high-quality student outcomes Demonstrated ability to implement policies to a high level. SC4: 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 to develop their special abilities and talents. 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 An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment. SC6: Community Leadership – Secondary and Pathways Demonstrated capacity to lead secondary programmes that provide meaningful learning and post-school pathways for students with disabilities, and the ability to build strong partnerships that support successful transitions. 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. They have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff within their area of responsibility. They contribute to overall school management through policy formulation and decision making. They analyse student needs, translate state policy and frameworks into appropriate educational programmes, and oversee effective use of teaching staff and program budget. Responsibilities 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 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 Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion 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 the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child-safe environments. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child safe standards. The Child Safety Code of Conduct is available at: DE Values The department's values are Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. More information at: Other Information All staff have access to employment conditions and working arrangements Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programmes provided Detailed information on terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Qualification Requirements To be eligible: provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and if completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching programme or course of study after 1 January 2024, must demonstrate satisfactory completion of a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education programme; and if graduated from a Victorian ITE programme after 1 July 2016 must demonstrate that they have passed the LANTITE requirements. Updated qualification requirements can be found at recruitment in Schools. #J-18808-Ljbffr