Assistant Principal-Range 2 Teaching and Learning

Occupation: Principal and assistant principal Location: Grampians Reference: Selection Criteria a) 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. b) Financial, managerial and administrative ability Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills. c) Planning, policy and programme development and review Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with demonstrated capacity to achieve high‑quality student outcomes. Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies at a high level. Understanding of, and commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning. Highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team. Clear capacity to foster a learning environment that accounts for individual student needs to develop their special abilities and talents. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small‑group and community contexts. Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity. Ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment. Demonstrated experience leading the implementation and monitoring of DET teaching and learning initiatives across a regional P‑12 setting. 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 educational programme. Within this framework they have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the programme, budget and staff within their area of responsibility, and contribute to overall school management through policy formulation and decision‑making. Their responsibilities include analysing student needs and translating state educational policy and frameworks into appropriate educational programmes that meet the needs of all students. Assistant principals are also responsible for the effective use of the teaching staff and programme budget of a defined area of the school's operation, and for the oversight and leadership of the educational programmes provided utilising these resources. 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. Contribution 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 to developing a workforce that represents the community we serve. 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 and department workplaces. Reasonable adjustments for staff with disability are provided in accordance with workplace adjustment guidelines. Applicants seeking part‑time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if successful, to request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‑by‑case basis in line with operational requirements. Child Safe Standards All Victorian government schools are child‑safe environments. Staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal obligations and child‑safe standards. The department's Values—Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights—guide behaviour and underpin the expectations of Victorian public‑sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Applications Applicants must include a specific response to all selection criteria and position details. They should limit their response to no more than seven pages, include a cover letter with name, record number, address, telephone numbers and vacancy number, a summary of experience and qualifications, and contact details of three referees. Applications should be submitted via Recruitment Online, preferably as PDF. The selection process includes: receipt of application by closing date; shortlisting; interview (possible second interview); and referee checks. The panel reserves the right to contact others outside the referee list provided. Conditions of Employment All staff have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year, with induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on terms and conditions is available on the Department’s Human Resources website. Qualification Requirements Provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. If completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, must demonstrate satisfactory completion of an accredited initial teacher education program recognizing Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership standards. Graduation from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate passing the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE). This condition is satisfied if the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed. Applications close Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 11.59 pm #J-18808-Ljbffr