Secondary School Assistant

SECONDARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT **POSITION** **DESCRIPTION**

**Reporting to**:Assistant Principal - Secondary
**Status**:Ongoing**

**Tenure**:Full-time (5 weeks’ annual paid leave, 2 weeks’ unpaid leave)**

**Salary**:General Staff Level 3**

**Hours**:38 hours per week; 8:00am - 4:06pm Monday to Friday**

**Location**:Mt Ridley**

**Prepared: February 2024
Position Context
**Hume Anglican Grammar** is an independent, multi-campus, co-educational and Anglican
Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of
Melbourne. We aim to provide our students with an education that prepares them for the
challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on
Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. It is our fundamental belief
that young people who are genuinely happy will engage, aspire and thrive within our learning
community. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and
supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.

Hume Anglican Grammar has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths
and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities. It has a strong sense of inclusivity and a
community-minded focus. We are a progressive school, not just in the development of buildings
and grounds, but also in innovative thinking and advancements in our approach to teaching and
learning. This is led by a group of dedicated and expert teachers who practise their craft with skill,
and by building the strongest of relationships with our students. It is not by chance that we have
young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.

Since 2011, the School has occupied the Mt Ridley P-12 campus of 10 hectares, this site will
ultimately have some 1,400 students. In 2019, it opened an 8-hectare second campus in
Donnybrook. Commencing with junior primary, each year additional classes and year levels are
added so the campus will ultimately have an enrolment of 1,600 from Prep to Year 12. At
Donnybrook, the first cohort of Year 7 have commenced, so inaugural secondary students.

In 2023, the School opened its third campus in Kalkallo, as a Primary (P-6) school and as feeder to
the Mt Ridley and Donnybrook Secondary schools, it will follow a similar growth pattern to
Donnybrook with eventually some 600 students.

This year, the school has 2,287 students and employs some 240 staff - 163 teaching and 77 non
- teaching. Currently, the student enrolment at each campus is: Mt Ridley 1,400, Donnybrook 672 &
Kalkallo 215.

The school is on a growth trajectory and in 2024 is projected to increase to 2,670 students (Mt Ridley
1,418, Donnybrook 860 & Kalkallo 392) and ultimately have some 3,600 students (Mt Ridley 1,400,
Donnybrook 1,600 and Kalkallo 600) with a corresponding cohort of teaching and general staff on
its three campuses with plans for further expansion.

Purpose of the Position
The Secondary School Assistant plays a pivotal role in the organisation and smooth running of the
Secondary school administration office.

Upholding the highest standards of customer service, the Secondary School Assistant displays also
maintains a high level of integrity and trust. They represent the School with self-confidence and
sensitivity and embody dignity and formality. They act as consummate ambassadors when dealing
with visitors and members of the school community and are outstanding hosts.
They promote a culture of mutual respect and encouragement, and work with others in a
professional, ethical and co-operative manner.

The Secondary School Assistant is recognised as very organised and self-disciplined. They have high
standards and strive to improve their own practice and to make efficiencies in the school
setting. The Secondary School Assistant, based at Mt Ridley, reports to the Assistant Principal
- Secondary, is a part of the Secondary Administration Staff and works collaboratively in a team
environment to support and enrich their collective responsibilities. As a member of the General
Staff, the Secondary School Assistant, ultimately reports to the Business Manager.

The Secondary School Assistant supports and models the School’s values and Christian ethos when
dealing with all stakeholders. They serve as exemplary representatives of the School and promote
its policies and exemplify its standards. They promote a culture of mutual respect and
encouragement, and work with others in a professional, ethical and co-operative manner.

Nature of the Position
Upon commencement, the Secondary School Assistant will operate from the Mt Ridley
campus. However, in the future may be required to perform part or all of their work at other
locations. All paid and unpaid leave must be taken during non-term weeks. Hours of work are from
8:00am to 4:06pm including a 30-minute meal break.

Responsibilities and Duties
Subject to the discretion of