Assistant Principal

3 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1435418

**Location Profile**:
At Mentone Park Primary School our core purpose is to foster curiosity and ignite a passion for learning so as to prepare our students for their future as global citizens. We achieve this through a relevant and challenging curriculum that enables students to achieve educational excellence in an environment that is supportive and inclusive, allowing students to become confident and creative individuals. Developing connections is a major focus of our school community and we encourage students to connect with their peers, their school, their community and with the wider world, enabling them to become active and informed citizens.

Our core purpose is underpinned by our TIER of values: Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Respect. With a major focus on curriculum development our dedicated staff are continuously improving their knowledge and skill base to deliver relevant and engaging programs to our students. Our Literacy and Numeracy programs are complemented by a whole school integrated, inquiry based approach to learning about the world around us.

Teaching the whole child and developing strong connections and relationships with the school community is paramount to the school's vision and goals. Digital resources are utilised to support learning opportunities. The school curriculum is enhanced through our broad specialist program, as well as lunchtime clubs and activities for all students.

A strong wellbeing program underpins the school's educational philosophies and the Restorative Practice philosophy guides student wellbeing practices by developing responsibility and building relationships. Parent involvement is an important element of our learning community. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in the education process through the School Council and sub committees, PFA, classroom assistance, invitations to student learning celebrations, evening presentations, Family Fun nights and sports days.

Established in 1968, Mentone Park Primary School occupies a special place in the heart of the community. With large multi use oval spaces, 2 adventure playgrounds and netball and basketball courts offering substantial recreation space we believe our school is the perfect place for your family.

Please contact the Acting Principal, Leisa Higgins, on 0404 834 829 for a role description and/or a confidential discussion about the position.

**Selection Criteria**:
**Assistant Principal selection criteria**

**SC1 Educational leadership**
- Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
- Highly 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.

**SC6 SCHOOL SPECIFIC**
- Demonstrated ability to utilise evidence-based practices to drive continuous improvement in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment across the school.
- Analyse and effectively use data to align the learning needs of students together with a plan to improve teacher practice and collaboration through relevant professional learning.

**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 strate

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