Selection Criteria

SC1. Educational Leadershiip

• Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school
• High developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change

SC2. Financial, managerial and administrative ability

• Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills

SC3. 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

SC4. 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

SC5. 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 of Education and Training 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.

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

DET Values

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Other Information

Please ensure that your application includes:

• a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

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.

Vaccination Requirement

For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

Location Profile

Bellbridge Primary School opened in 1987 and is situated in the rapidly growing City of Wyndham. It has an enrolment of 633 students ranging from Prep to Grade 6. The school has 63 staff which consists of 1 Principal Class, 3 Assistant Principals, 36 teachers and 21 Education Support Staff. Bellbridge Primary School is proud of its commitment to provide flexible, enriching, personalised education for all students which maximizes outcomes, promotes personal growth and inspires lifelong learning.

The DET guidelines provide the overall framework for program delivery and pedagogical practice. A guaranteed and viable curriculum is implemented in all key learning areas and ensures a balanced and consistent approach to teaching and learning.

We continue to maintain our commitment to the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in all classrooms. All classroom teachers and students have access to interactive whiteboards, computers/netbooks and a range of interactive computer programs that can be accessed at school and home. Our school based 1:1 netbook program has been implemented for all students in Grades 4 - 6.

The school vision of 'Individual Paths, United Journey' provides the guiding principles which inform all policies, practices and values within the school. These core values are, ‘we are all individuals’, ‘we value team work’, ‘we aim and we achieve’, ‘we are responsible citizens’. These are supported by the implementation of our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) program which actively promotes explicit expectations of positive behaviours in all classroom and non-classroom settings within our school.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx