- 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.
- 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
- 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
- I believe in the potential of all children to succeed.
- I am able to develop positive relationships that foster growth with diverse individuals.
- I am able to work well as part of a team.
- I demonstrate the values of respect, trust and care.
Assistant Principal-Range 2 - Melbourne, United States - Schools (Government)
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Description
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:
Who May Apply
Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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 ).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: or email on:
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 DE's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE'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 DE values is available at:
Other Information
Conditions of Employment
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
Keelonith PS is looking for a compassionate Assistant Principal to lead Wellbeing across the school. A person who is dedicated to growing children's independence and developing caring human beings who are respectful and inclusive.
Keelonith Primary School believes that every child who lives in our designated neighbourhood zone has the right to attend our school if this is what they and their family desires.
If you believe in building relationships and growing intrinsic motivation and do not align with rewarding compliance through rewards and tokens, KPS is the school for you.
Keelonith Primary School is a Supported Inclusion School which opened in Jan 2021. KPS has the motto "Learning Without Limits", we learn within universally designed school facilities located in a growing residential area in the suburb of Greenvale. The school is located on the corner of Blossom Drive and Greenvale Gardens Boulevard, Greenvale.
At KPS everyone is valued and celebrated and has the right to learn, excel and find joy in a safe, accessible and stimulating learning environment. We are a Science of Learning School and have been building staff capacity predominantly in the area of Literacy with Mathematics being our next major focus.
The school values of:
C ompassion- care, kindness, empathy
H onesty- be true to self and others, trust
E quity- each learner has what they need to learn, excel and find joy
E ncouragement- work together to support and cheer on our peers
R espect- self, others, the environment and learning, flag that we CHEER for everyone in our community to be the best they can be in all areas of their life.
Finally, do you think you can make a positive difference to the Wellbeing and Learning of our community?
If your answer is "yes" to the following statements then we would encourage you to apply: