Assistant Principal - Secondary Pathways and Curriculum
3 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Melton Specialist School has seen a significant increase in enrolment demand, which has seen many changes to our staffing profile over the last 3 years. We have a current enrolment of 403 students and anticipate that will exceed 410 during 2025. We have a real focus on staff wellbeing and ensuring our staff have the time away from class to focus on their administrative duties. We have flexible working arrangements and provide onsite training for all staff for TEACCH and Behaviour Support.
Melton Specialist School provides educational programs for students with disabilities at both primary and secondary levels in a positive, caring and safe environment. It is a dual mode setting, catering for students with mild through to severe intellectual disabilities and other associated disabilities like Autism. The school is closely located to other schools as well as a variety of community retail spaces, leisure and recreational facilities.
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 this 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.
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.
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.
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