Assistant Principal-Range 2

Assistant Principal-Range 2 - Olympic Village Primary Campus Department of Education Victoria – Heidelberg West VIC 14d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria Charles La Trobe P-12 College is a diverse and inclusive learning community. Charles La Trobe College is a multi-campus setting and operates under a `one' college model effectively entailing six entities being La Trobe Primary and Secondary, Olympic Village Primary, The Pavilion School, Quantum Victoria and a Deaf Facility. The work of staff is driven by commitment to our Instructional Model and Teaching and Learning Charter that are underpinned by our Professional Learning Communities. Our staff understand their students and expect that they will achieve to their full potential. We offer education programs that cater for students diverse interests to promote engagement in learning this enables each student to achieve to their full potential. Our College is a vibrant organisation where each part of the organisation caters for contextual needs, while building powerful connections to each other. The La Trobe Campus currently has 375 enrolments, across Primary and Secondary, and an SFOE of 0.4704. In addition to our core curriculum, in which we focus upon developing literacy and numeracy skills and VCE and VCE VM, we offer a range of enriched I.T. opportunities including STEM Club, Minecraft, Animation Club, Astronomy Club and Media Club. Our STEM programs prepare students for the future world of work, in which creativity and problem solving will be critical skills are well supported by our partnership with Quantum Victoria, which operates onsite. Our Primary School operates a Kitchen Garden Program as well as Instrumental Music. La Trobe has excellent learning spaces, built for transparency yet enclosing of sound, with teaching conducted in rooms which promote a safe and orderly learning environment. Our Facility caters for hearing impaired students with classrooms equipped with hearing technology and our staff comprised of interpreters as well as the College running AUSLAN from Primary to Secondary. The facility program provides positive education experiences for secondary aged students who are deaf or are hard of hearing. The International Student Program, operating at both La Trobe and Olympic Village supports our students to become members of the global community. Engagement with the community and promotion of diversity are highly valued aspects of College life. We offer a REAL Education curriculum (based on our school values) to enable students to develop strong interpersonal and social capabilities. We pride ourselves on being a community that welcomes all students and families. Our International Student Program supports our students to become members of the global community. All campuses is are heavily invested and involved in the Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR), Writing Across the Curriculum (WATC) and Science of Math (SOM) in partnership with La Trobe University. Staff across the college work in Professional Learning Communities, additionally at the La Trobe Campus small teams of teachers work in Professional Engagement Teams (PETs) where they drive an Action Research Cycle to focus on improving student outcomes in frequent and regular rotations. In our secondary setting we have a full VCE program offering 22 studies. Olympic Village Primary School is a campus of Charles La Trobe College, and is located in Heidelberg West. The campus currently has an enrolment of 137 students, and a SFOE of 0.594. A grant of over $6 million dollars was received in 2018 to re-build the site entirely. This building work was completed in September 2019. 7 Stand alone grades are in operation with 7 international students. 23 students receive PSD/DI Funding and recent data is showing signs of growth across cohorts for NAPLAN. The Pavilion School campuses (East Preston and Epping) support 220 students with challenging needs via a highly differentiated and personalised learning program to meet the needs of young people. The Pavilion School is a Victorian state secondary school for students who have previously been disengaged or had significant challenges with approaches to schooling. It is governed by Charles La Trobe College under the one college approach. Pavilion students present at school with a range of behavioural difficulties and risk factors, and every class is supported by wellbeing staff. At The Pavilion School, students work in small multi age and ability groups. Teaching staff at the Pavilion work in professional learning teams and teach across Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development subjects. Pavilion staff have a proven ability to work with high-risk youth and experience dealing with students with a complex range of personal issues. Most students participate in the VCE, Vocational Major or Victorian Pathways Certificate. Characterised by a calm and therapeutic environment and approach, The Pavilion School aims to provide a positive educational experience for all its students. The Pavillion School campus of Charles La Trobe P-12 College works tirelessly to ensure cultural safety and understanding in all practices. Charles La Trobe College is committed to providing enrichment education experiences for all our students. This goal is supported by our partnerships with La Trobe University and Quantum Victoria. Quantum Victoria is an important part of our College, and is one of six State specialist Mathematics and Science Centres. This partnership provides a breadth of Science and Mathematics extension and enrichment program for our students. Our partnership with La Trobe University includes: Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) the highly regarded Literacy Professional Learning pilot with Professors Pam Snow and Tanya Serry Access to La Trobe Sporting facilities and programs Achieve at La Trobe access to university subjects for VCE students Prepare for La Trobe -free preparatory courses that include a non-ATAR entry alternative for both VCE and VCAL students Extended Pre-service Placement an extended, application only pre-service program which stretches across the academic year School Partnership Program an immersion program designed to promotes university as a post-school pathway for secondary aged students Nexus an internship program for pre-service teachers At Charles La Trobe P-12 College we believe every student should be supported to learn to their full potential: to achieve their best and to be their best. All positions advertised are at the employment of Charles La Trobe College. This position is initially intended to be based at the Olympic Village Primary School Campus. All Assistant Principals balance their time with .8 Campus duties and .2 an allocated area of F.I.S.O 2.0 across the College. Although please note campus placement is reviewed as required by the College Principal. Selection Criteria 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. Financial, managerial and administrative ability Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills. 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. Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level. An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning. 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. 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. 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 Typical, 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 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 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 *******@education.vic.gov.au 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: DE Values 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: Other Information The following should be included: Aspecific responseto the key selection criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to no more than 1 page (size 11) per criterion. A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email and phone number as well as the phone number of the work address at which the applicant can be contacted. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications. The names, email addresses and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria. Please note: The selection panel may contact referees other than those listed. Conditions of Employment 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 Qualification Requirements 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. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr