Assistant Principal-Range 1 Junior School Leader Year 7 to 9

Role

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include:

- Leading and building the capacity of the sub-school teams

- Implementing curriculum policies relevant to each sub-school

- Building the capacity of teachers working within the sub-school in relation to the School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework and High Impact teaching Strategies

- Providing guidance and leadership to sub-school coordinators and classroom teachers for complex student management and learning matters

- Leading enrolment and College transition processes for relevant sub-school

- Collaborating with the Student Wellbeing Team to ensure that appropriate programs and supports are provided for students in their respective sub-school

- Supporting in the areas of Disability and Inclusion, student wellbeing, management, attendance and Individual Education Plans and pathways

- Supporting vulnerable at-risk students through School based programs or DE initiatives

- Develop, lead and support all student programs (including oversight and approval for all camps, excursions and incursions), subject selection, activities, assemblies, etc. for allocated sub-school to improve student connectedness and learning outcomes

- Liaising closely with other members of the Principal Team

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

Applications should be prepared in a standard font such as arial or Calibri at size 11 or 12.

Applicants are advised to include: 

A cover sheet providing the name of applicant, VIT number, home and email addresses, telephone number where applicant can be contacted during business hours 

A specific response to each of the six selection criteria with no more than one page per criterion 

A separate CV that is a summary of experience and qualifications 

The name of three referees including contact details, work and mobile phone numbers, email address, current position and relationship to the applicant 

Applicants should ensure they submit their cover letters, CV's and selection criteria all in ONE document. 

Document should be saved as the applicant's name 

Late applications will not be considered. 

PLEASE NOTE that although these positions are for teaching in 2025 we are keen to support a positive transition, planning and induction process at the college. 

Conditions of Employment

Applications should be prepared in a standard font such as arial or Calibri at size 11 or 12.

Applicants are advised to include: 

A cover sheet providing the name of applicant, VIT number, home and email addresses, telephone number where applicant can be contacted during business hours 

A specific response to each of the six selection criteria with no more than one page per criterion 

A separate CV that is a summary of experience and qualifications 

The name of three referees including contact details, work and mobile phone numbers, email address, current position and relationship to the applicant 

Applicants should ensure they submit their cover letters, CV's and selection criteria all in ONE document. 

Document should be saved as the applicant's name 

Late applications will not be considered. 

PLEASE NOTE that although these positions are for teaching in 2025 we are keen to support a positive transition, planning and induction process at the college. 

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

Background

Mickleham Secondary College opened in January 2023 and is located in Mickleham, approximately 39 kilometres north of Melbourne. 

Mickleham Secondary College is located in a new residential estate on an expansive 20 acre site, with modern landscaping and situated next door to the newly opened Merrifield Recreation Reserve. Our school is surrounded by an engaged, vibrant, supportive community. Mickleham Secondary College has close ties to the local community, with strong support from local organisations and community services. 

The school has a culture of professional learning where observations, walkthroughs, coaching, data and academic research are expected practice. 

Promoting a positive learning culture for staff and students is a key focus and Mickleham Secondary college are proud to have been awarded the prestigious award: The Educator 5-Star Employer of Choice 2024 .

The school opened with 120 Year 7 students and will progress by adding a new Year 7 cohort each year. The first phase of building has been completed and the school has a capacity for 800 students. Our facilities include: 

an administration building with a library, staff offices and amenities

a learning neighbourhood building

a science building

a materials technology building

a community hub building with a competition-grade basketball/netball court, canteen, music, drama and food technology teaching spaces

4 outdoor hardcourts

a sports field.

Phase 2 building funding has been announced and will allow the school to accommodate 1200 students with an additional learning neighbourhood building and visual arts building.

Vision

At Mickleham Secondary College our vision is to co-create an inclusive, supportive learning community where people strive to achieve their best.

Mission

Mickleham Secondary College's mission is to make a difference to each individual and provide them with the best opportunities for their future.

Values

Mickleham Secondary College's values are Achievement , Respect , Community , Honesty .

Achievement reflects the purpose of education in that, all students should be aiming to achieve their personal best. Recognising that our own achievement will look different to others. Achievement means that students maintain a focus on their learning, improving their skills and knowledge and achieving their personal best.

Respect means being respectful to ourselves and one another. We value individual differences. Maintaining a positive attitude and behaviour towards others also allows us to become role models.

Community is built through everyone working together to support one another. We value our school community and the wider community. We aim to build a sense of belonging, pride and positivity within our community.

Honesty i s important to develop and ensure we are truthful, trustworthy and live with our values in mind. This involves being responsible and having integrity.

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