Job Description Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2028 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1442033 Selection Criteria Educational leadership (i) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school (ii) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change Financial, managerial and administrative ability (i) Demonstrated outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills Planning, policy and program development and review (i) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes (ii) Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level (iii) An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning Leadership of staff and students (i) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team (ii) 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 Interpersonal and communication skills (i) Highly developed, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to build a shared understanding and commitment to the school's Vision for Learning. (ii) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity (iii) Demonstrated capacity to understand the diverse needs of the school community and an ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment. Role The Principal Class Team work cooperatively to provide high quality leadership in all aspects of school operation. Within this framework, the role of the Assistant Principal as a House Leader will focus primarily on the following: Ensuring that Dandenong High Schools vision, values and principles of teaching and learning are implemented and embedded across the school Leading the development and implementation of the school¿s Instructional Model, in line with the VTLM 2.0 Leading the implementation of DE curriculum initiatives across the school and Dandenong High School initiatives within the House Provision of exemplary educational leadership through the leading of a key area of responsibility across the school Leading the development of a whole school approach to student management within a House and in consultation with other House Leaders Leading the development of a House based performance and development culture through the implementation of the staff appraisal process The establishment and promotion of House identity and spirit Responsibilities The position of House Leader at Dandenong High School will play a central role in building vibrant highly effective learning communities within the assigned House and a strong, dynamic learning community across the school. Be an agent for change and innovation within the school through contributions to the school¿s Strategic Plan and the implementation of goals and priorities that enhance student learning outcomes and staff development Liaise with the Principal and the other Assistant Principals on a wide range of issues as well as convening regular planning meetings to evaluate current approaches and develop new approaches for the whole school Participate in regular Principal Class and School Leadership Team meetings Lead staff meetings designed to develop a whole school approach to learning, connection and engagement Lead the development of staff practice within the House on matters of curriculum, pedagogy, data, student engagement and wellbeing Maintain a leading role in the learning, pastoral care and management of students, including the monitoring of academic progress, engagement, wellbeing, attendance, uniform and behaviour Lead the development and growth of members of the House Leadership Team and House Staff to enhance their capabilities Develop student leadership opportunities within the House and actively promote student voice and lead the House Leadership Team and Staff in the development of House identity and spirit Develop a culture of reflection and evaluation of practice through the Performance and Development Process for staff within the House Participate in meetings with parents on matters of student learning, wellbeing, engagement and pathways Lead programs that develop student wellbeing within the House and across the school Lead the implementation of DE learning initiatives including Disability Inclusion Participate in staff selection processes for the school for internal and external positions Deputise for the Principal when required Any other duties as required by the Principal Who May Apply Appropriately qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au 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: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview Other Information Preferably all applicants should submit a cover letter CV and Key Selection Criteria response as one attached document on Recruitment On-Line 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 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. Location Profile Established in 1919 Dandenong High School is one of the oldest, largest and most culturally diverse secondary schools in the state. It is situated in the South East Region in Dandenong, a low socio economic community (SFO density 0.72) with a high refugee population. The school has over 1500 students and is highly multicultural with 78 nationalities and 80 different language groups represented. In 2008 Dandenong High School merged with two other schools in the local community and is currently undergoing a major school redevelopment and a $45 million dollar funding program. In order to ensure that students develop a ¿sense of belonging¿ and connectedness to the school, the school has a unique structure housing its students in 7 House building on one site. Each House holds 250 students from Years 7 ¿ 12, 25 teaching staff, a House Leadership team of 3 and an administration officer. Students in Years 7 ¿ 10 learn primarily in the House in architecturally designed learning spaces. The school has an innovative approach to curriculum with a collaborative learning model in Years 7 ¿ 9. Students learn in groups of 50 with teams of 3 teachers and electronic curriculum frameworks are available for each subject and Year level. There is a focus on discovery based learning, problem solving and inquiry and students are encouraged to be independent learners who are self-motivated and curious about the world around them. Dandenong High school has an Accelerated Learning Program in years 7 ¿ 10 and offers a wide range of electives and extensive curriculum opportunities in the senior years. Students can select numerous Senior Certificate subjects and a number of VET options. The Trade Training Centre on the Chisholm TAFE site provides the opportunity for Year 9 - 10 students to select industry tasters in state of the art facilities. Student leadership is a high priority. The school encourages an active student voice with leadership opportunities at each year level and a comprehensive leadership program offered in Years 10 ¿ 12. Students can also participate in a range of sporting and performing arts opportunities through the House Shield competition including; chorales, swimming and athletics. Each year there is a Performing Arts Gala, an annual production, a lunchtime activities program implemented by student leaders.