Student Welfare and Management

1 month ago


Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 11/11/2024 - 21/12/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1444132

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1 Educational Leadership**

(i) Demonstrated capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership with a strong commitment to Montessori principles. Proven ability to inspire and guide the implementation of a Montessori-inspired curriculum, fostering an environment where students can develop independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

(ii) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change, including guiding staff through the adaptation and integration of the Disability Inclusion process. Ability to support staff in implementing changes that enhance inclusivity and align with the school's Montessori philosophy.

**SC2 Financial, Managerial, and Administrative Ability**

(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.

**SC3 Planning, Policy, and Program Development and Review**

(i) Exemplary commitment to student-centered learning, with a focus on achieving high-quality outcomes through a Montessori approach. Capacity to tailor programs to meet the individual learning needs of students, particularly those requiring adjustments under the Disability Inclusion process.

(ii) Proven ability to implement Department policies to a high standard, integrating them seamlessly with Montessori educational principles.

**SC4 Leadership of Staff and Students**

(i) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents, and build an effective, collaborative team. Ability to foster a professional learning culture that encourages continuous improvement, critical reflection, and adherence to Montessori values.

(ii) A clear capacity to foster a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and helps student to develop their special abilities and talents.

**SC5 Interpersonal and Communication Skills**

(i) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group, and community contexts, with the ability to foster positive relationships among staff, students, and the broader school community.

(ii) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.

(iii) 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**:
**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



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