Assistant Principal-Range 1

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

Developing whole school curriculum documentation and overseeing the implementation of the school wellbeing program that incorporates (SWPBS, RRRR and Berry Street Education Model) Working with the SWPBS regional coach to oversee implementation across our school. Coaching and mentoring staff to implement SWPBS processes and procedures with fidelity. Representing the school on the RRRR network group and responsibility for leading professional learning for staff Implementation of Berry Street Education Model strategies across the school and coordination and delivery of ongoing professional learning and training for new staff to ensure consistency across the school. Leading the Wellbeing and Inclusion team, chairing meetings and overseeing the work of the Learning Specialist Inclusion (DI) and the Behaviour Support Specialist. Co convening and facilitating meetings of the Wellbeing Leaders team (made up of a representative from each community) with the Learning Specialist - Inclusion (DI) Leading the implementation of the High Impact Wellbeing Strategies across the school Contributing to the daily organisation and managing the allocation and replacement of Education Support staff. Overseeing the Education Support staff allocation and chairing the ES team meetings Organising and facilitating SSGs in conjunction with the Learning Specialist Inclusion (DI) Contributing to the development of IEPs for students with additional learning needs as required. Contributing to the leadership of the school as part of the School Improvement Team. Monitoring student attendance and working with teams to follow up and address absences across the school Overseeing the implementation of the Attitudes to School Survey and presenting findings and strategies for improvement to the School Improvement Team Overseeing the collection of the NCCD data and AECD census. Overseeing the development of budgets and the allocation and expenditure of resources for all program areas within the portfolio.  Contributing to the implementation of the Mental Health Practitioners in Schools initiative.

Who May Apply

Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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 ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders 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 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

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

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

Would you like to be a part of our collaborative team that values a positive, supportive and inclusive environment? Do you enjoy working with a range of stake holders and allied health professionals to enable students to reach their full potential? Do you have a passion for wellbeing and supporting teachers and ES to provide environments that engage students? Then this role is for you. We are looking to add a second Assistant Principal to our leadership profile who will drive Wellbeing and Engagement across our school.

Ashley Park Primary School is located at 105 Orchard Road, Doreen. We are in our sixth year, opening in January 2019 and have an enrolment of 470 students. Our staffing profile consists of Principal, Assistant Principal, Business Manager, 2 x Learning Specialists, 23 Community teachers, 3 Tutors, 2 teachers who provide graduate and mentor release each week, a team of 5 specialists delivering PE, Spanish/Drama, Visual Arts and Music/Dance and 18 ES (at varying EFT) who support students, first aid, grounds & facilities maintenance and the office.

The school design is state of the art consisting of our Silver Gum Centre - admin, library and staff facilities and the Eucalypt and Wattle Learning Spaces which are open plan, flexible and adaptive sharing an outdoor learning street. Our Ironbark Sports and Arts Centre includes a full size competition grade basketball stadium and performing arts space. Recently we have also had installed 2 double storey portables that house up to 200 students. The school site is large with ample play areas for the students including an AFL oval, outdoor multi courts, nature play area, sandpit, cubby zone and three playgrounds. Our local community utilise these school facilities outside of school hours. We outsource a before and after school care program that also offers curriculum day and vacation care.

The vision for Ashley Park Primary School is to be all we can be, a collaborative school community formed through strong partnerships that contribute to the engagement, wellbeing and achievement of all students. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive education that empowers our students to contribute to their world, shape their desired future and develop the understandings, skills, capabilities and dispositions that will enable them to be the best they can be.

Our school values are:- Be kind. Be ambitious. Be responsible. Be all we can be.

The school is organised into six learning communities - Foundation, Junior 1 and Junior 2, Middle 3 and Middle 4, Senior (Yr 5 & 6). The structure and organisation continues to be flexible while our numbers in each year level grow. Our teachers work in collaborative teams to plan, implement and evaluate a highly effective literacy, numeracy and inquiry focussed, teaching and learning program for the cohort of learners in their learning community. Each community teacher has a group of students for which they are the contact teacher for parents and families. They also begin and end the day with this group while working with many students across the cohort utilising our like needs groupings approach, throughout the school day.

This is a fabulous opportunity to work in a 21st century learning environment that places the student at the centre, the family at the fore and capitalises on the creativity and expertise of the teaching and education support staff to realise the potential of all.

For more information please contact Keren Barro on

phone 8776 0200 email  or go to our website or facebook page 

IMPORTANT:  When uploading your application please ensure you upload it as one document that includes your cover letter (optional), response to selection criteria (SC) and resume/CV.

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