Assistant Principal-range 1

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2030

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1453854

**Location Profile**:
Laurimar Primary is now an established school in its 16th year of operation built by the Department of Education (DE) opening in 2009. Laurimar is situated 30km from the CBD, in Melbourne's northern residential growth area. We proudly celebrate a strong culture of inclusion, difference and diversity so that each individual can confidently reach their full potential.

The school has a current population of 964 students. The school continues to attract student enrolments due to our positive reputation within the Doreen and wider community and has a strong focus on excellence in Primary Education. It is the aim of all staff to help the children settle into their dynamic school community and build 21st Century Learning skills, attitudes, values and respect that they need to fully participate in the rich educational life of our school.

Laurimar PS enjoys outstanding physical resources that enable us to provide students with the best possible educational opportunities and learning outcomes. The modern facilities and 21st Century teaching and learning pedagogy represent an exciting opportunity for students and parents, and have established the school¿s strong culture, values and nature. The school is committed to Information and Communication Technologies with flexibility to allow access anywhere within the learning spaces.
- The school is designed and built to incorporate the latest facilities for engaging students and comprises six buildings:

- Fully equipped STEM Centre that strongly engages students and develops a deep sense of curiosity
- Two Learning Centres, each comprising ten general purpose classrooms that feature open plan teaching and learning, working areas with ICT facilities throughout, wet areas, withdrawal area and indoor toilets that cater for our Prep-2 students
- Fifteen double, open plan relocatable classrooms with staff centre in each, all controlled by heating and cooling
- Arts Centre, (comprising Music room, Visual Arts room, breakout room and kitchen)
- Administration Centre, Staffroom and main Resource / Library Centre
- Full size gymnasium with canteen facility and associated amenities
- Two bike sheds housing 400 spaces for bikes and scooters
- Fully operational OSHC building incorporating Out of School Hours and Vacation Care.

Expansive outdoor recreation areas include a full size synthetic grass soccer / hockey pitch, playground equipment and asphalt play areas. Access to two adjoining well maintained sport / football ovals and landscaped grounds add to the aesthetic appeal of the school environment.

Laurimar Primary School is committed to the academic, social & emotional learning and personal growth of every student. A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care from all staff will help us meet this commitment. Our school is well resourced in the Victorian curriculum.

Our aim is to challenge students to be the very best they can be. The skills needed for the 21st century, which support a love of learning that goes beyond the classroom, are actively embraced by our school. A high emphasis is placed on the development of social/emotional learning of every child.

Our staff are highly valued and help to set the tone and culture within our educational institution. A strong coaching program has been developed and team teaching between classes is embraced. Importantly, we aim to be leaders in education and in social and emotional learning. There is an extensive range of ICT resources available which are integrated into the curriculum programs with a focus on developing a digital learning environment. Students in the school have access to a range of online curriculum resources to support learning both in the classroom and at home.

Laurimar PS has a strong focus on excellence in Primary Education for all students and will constantly strive for ongoing improvement with our students.

Thank you for your interest in our school.

**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**