Job Description Location: South West Region | Warrnambool Job type: Full time / From 17/02/2025 - 26/01/2028 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1461723 Selection Criteria SC1 Educational Leadership Demonstrated capacity for exemplary leadership of a school, in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change SC2 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 to develop their special abilities and talents SC3 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 Demonstrated ability to work with parents and the wider community to develop a strong learning environment SC4 Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills SC5 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 and initiatives to a high level An understanding of and a commitment to the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and 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 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 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 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 Warrnambool West PS is located in the rural city of Warrnambool. We are in an established residential setting on a hilltop overlooking the western end of the city and is set on spacious grounds with well-established gardens. It has a current enrolment of 136 students with a staff of 11 EFT (Equivalent Full Time). This includes 2 Principal Class Officers and 9 EFT ES (Education Support) staff. In 2025 both the MHiPS and Disability Inclusion initiatives will commence. A Warrnambool City Council Kindergarten is co-located on site and opened in 2014. Warrnambool West Primary School believes in high levels of learning for all. Our AIP has a strong focus on learning and wellbeing and using our equity funding resourcing, small class sizes and point of need teaching are a central aspect of our teaching and learning programs. We are an inclusive learning community unpinned by the values of Inclusive, Respect, Safe and Learning. Our values determine the way in which we, as a community, interact to ensure children are supported in their learning and social/ emotional journey. Warrnambool West Primary School strives for achievement through its successful PLC structure where student data is used in a timely and efficient manner to inform decision making for teaching and learning. Specialist programs are offered in STEM, The Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music and AUSLAN. ICT skills are enhanced via use of a school based 1-1 classroom IPAD and notebook program. We know that all students are different and that students thrive when provided with learning opportunities that recognise their needs and special abilities. The wellbeing of our students and staff is of the utmost importance to us. We create a positive school climate, applying the philosophies of School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) which allows us to respond positively to student behaviour. The high calibre Wellbeing team consists of a wellbeing mentor, a TraCS-Child and Family Consultant from Alannah and Madeline Foundation, Education Support Staff who provide support and guidance for our students, staff and families. The partnership between the school and the home is highly valued at Warrnambool West PS. Parents and carers are encouraged to be actively involved in the educational progress of their child. To support working families, we host an outside school hour care program provided by Theircare.