Role
MCC is seeking a forward-thinking Assistant Principal to join our extended leadership team during an exciting period of innovation and improvement, driven by evidence-based research. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the School Principal, fellow Assistant Principals, including Learning Specialists and Leading Teachers,to elevate teaching practices and enhance student outcomes.
As an Assistant Principal, you will work collaboratively with the Leadership eam to empower staff through data-informed strategies, new technologies, and best practices. Your leadership will help increase teacher capacity, ensuring that all students are met at their point of need and that collective efficacy is strengthened across the College.
Join us at MCC and contribute to shaping the future of education in a supportive, innovative environment.
All Assistant Principals report 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 programs 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
Each Assistant Principal will have their own designated responsibilities, these will be reviewed and amended on a regular basis to suit changing student, DET, operational and professional needs.
Mount Clear College is looking for an educator who excels in building strong relationships with students and staff, demonstrates adaptability and a proactive approach to positively respond tofuture educational initiatives challenges, and possesses a deep understanding of using data to inform and enhance educational practices.
Whole School Leadership
Each Assistant Principal will have a responsibility, based on the Schools Strategic Plan goals, FISO
·Learning
·Wellbeing
These roles will be negotiated with the Principal and will be rotated as required.
·Assistant Principal expectations
·Live our values and direction of the school with high expectations and a vision for all
·Develop a culture of high expectations, collaboration, shared values and trust
·Maximise learning through an instructional model and assessment practices
·Optimise wellbeing through School-wide Positive Behaviour Supports and Inclusive practices
·Inspire students and staff by always demonstrating a passion for learning, wellbeing and a growth mindset
·Model exemplary ethical behaviour and exercise informed judgements in all professional dealings with students, colleagues and the community
·Model exemplary practices, mentoring and/or coaching staff, and providing focused feedback to other staff through all school processes
·Work as part of the School'sLeadership team
·Implementation of the School's Strategic Plan and AIP improvement strategies
·Support, mentoring/coaching of Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists in the implementation of the AIP as part of a distributive leadership model
·Represent the School in the wider school community
·Contribute to the overall leadership, management and whole-school programs of the School
·Support the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) team in the implementation of key improvement strategies
·Support vulnerable at-risk students through School based programs or DET initiatives
·Work with all Assistant Principals in supporting students in the transition throughout the school
·Support the Student Wellbeing Team in provision of support and wellbeing of students i
·Support the Disability Inclusion program for students
·Oversee and support the work of Year Level Leaders as they lead the Year Level Leaders in student wellbeing, management, attendance and Individual Education Plans
·Provide guidance and leadershipfor complex student management and learning matters
·Implement appropriate procedures to support student attendance and ensure student enrolment audit accuracy and compliance
·Support the Alumni Program Coordinator in fostering positive relationships with our former students in the wider community and creating opportunities within the curriculum for our alumni to motivate and engage our current students.
·Specific role and responsibilities to be determined
Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
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 ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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 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:
Other Information
Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to the Principal, Jenny Bromley, on 0408 652 304. Applications must include:
1. A specific response to all the key selection criteria
2. A CV including the names of three referees and contact numbers should be included in the application
3. Applications must be submitted, AS ONE DOCUMENT, via Recruitment Online.
Conditions of Employment
1. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
2. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
3. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
4. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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
Mount Clear College is nestled into an idyllic bush setting on the edge of the Woowookarung Regional Park, 6 kilometres from the centre of Ballarat. Our College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational College and we are renowned for, and proud of, our ability to maintain the friendly, caring approach of a small school, despite our student numbers being over 1000.
The essence of the College¿s philosophy is to provide educational opportunities of the highest quality, where each student is challenged to achieve individual excellence to pursue their chosen pathway. College resources include a highly experienced and dedicated staff who promote quality teaching and learning within a secure safe learning community.
Mount Clear College is an exciting place to work and offers incredible opportunities and cultural diversity for both our students and our staff. Our College has a number of established relationships with sister-schools in Vietnam, Finland, China, Japan and Gallipoli, providing staff and students opportunities for international experiences. Mount Clear College¿s purpose-built Language Centre is the Hub of LOTE and cultural programs, and includes Australia¿s first Confucius Classroom.
Our College has one of only six Specialist STEM Centres in Victoria - our Earth Ed Centre. With an aim to inspire and engage the next generation of students and teachers, Earth Ed brings STEM education to life. We provide innovative learning programs that encompass new and emerging scientific thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies. Students are able to engage with real-world STEM applications, see science, technology, engineering and mathematics at work and imagine a future where they are creating the solutions to 21st century challenges.
Our College¿s outstanding Performing Arts program is highly regarded both within Victoria and also internationally. Our vibrant and innovate program includes Music, Singing, Dance and Drama, as well as many combinations of these disciplines, and we utilise the Musical Futures Program within the classrooms.. Students are involved in Performing Arts from Year 7 and can pursue their performing arts pathway by continuing through VCE and VET in their senior schooling. Students are provided numerous opportunities to participate in the Performing Arts outside of their curriculum, including our annual School Production (Musical), the Victorian State School Spectacular, Dance clubs, plus a wide variety of Music ensembles. We are very proud of our Performing Arts students and their accomplishments both whilst at secondary school and their achievements after leaving our College.
Our modern buildings and facilities, including our state-of-the-art Technology Centre, refurbished 300 seat Theatre, Visual Arts and Science Hubs, and Senior and Junior Student Study Centres create an innovative and dynamic learning areas for our students and staff.
Mount Clear College is committed to being a `Child Safe¿ school with and expectation that all staff commit to our Child Safe policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken for this selection process, including a Working with Children Check and police record and identity check. We are committed to commitment to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We are also committed to meeting the needs of all students, including those with a disability, our indigenous students and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.