Assistant Principal-Range 1
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...
Summary about this job
Teaching - Primary
Company: Department of Education & Training Victoria
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-9729-8792
Fax: +61-3-3548-3212
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Detail information about job Assistant Principal-Range 1. Terms and conditions vacancy
Location Profile
Greythorn Primary School serves the educational needs of families in the area of North Balwyn. The school opened in 1953 and occupies a site of just over two hectares with sweeping views to the city.
The current enrolment of 555 students is accommodated in 25 fully air-conditioned classrooms. Facilities include a resource centre/library, a multi-purpose sports and learning centre, a school hall, a well-
equipped art room, Languages - French and English as an Additional Language rooms, a discovery (science) centre, extensive outdoor play areas and adventure playground and an Out of Hours Care Program.Greythorn Primary School, ‘working together’ with its community, has the expectation that all students will pursue excellence whilst acquiring a lifelong love of learning and the skills and attitudes necessary to contribute successfully in our global society. Our pedagogical focus is to create an environment where students are encouraged to take risks, ask questions and seek answers to stimulate their curiosity. Students are supported to develop the strategies and confidence to engage in all tasks, demonstrating a sense of purpose and a zest for life.
Our dynamic learning environment encourages students to become active learners, acquire and practise higher order thinking skills and utilise Information and Communication Technology skills. ICT hardware including PC’s, laptops, iPads, IWB’s and netbooks form part of the learning tools available to all students. Our school seeks to support students’ learning through 21st century learning programs.
Providing leadership opportunities and developing students’ social competencies is a priority at Greythorn. The school culture is influenced by a common purpose that we need to continue to acknowledge and pursue high performance whilst embedding a social framework to support students on their learning journey. Our school is committed to child safety, including all school environments and outside of school hours.
Strong parent-school partnerships enable parents to participate in all aspects of school life. This partnership promotes a cooperative school culture where a spirit of mutual respect is evident. Parent participation complements and extends the quality programs provided by the staff.
Selection Criteria
SC 1 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.
SC 2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability
Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
SC 3 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.
SC 4 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.
SC 5 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
Typically, 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
Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
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Other Information
A school tour will take place on Tuesday 24th July at 4.30pm. Please register by contacting the school on 03 9857 9762.