Assistant Principal-Range 2 - Middle Years
Phoenix P-12 Community College is a vibrant, future-focused learning community located in Sebastopol, Ballarat. Serving a broad geographic region ¿ from the suburbs of Delacombe, Redan, and Sebastopol to the rural townships of the Golden Plains - we are proud to be a true community hub where students from Foundation to Year 12 are known, supported, and inspired to thrive.
We celebrate the diversity of our families and embrace the richness this brings to our culture. Our College is committed to delivering exceptional academic, co-curricular, and wellbeing opportunities that empower every young person to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and confidently shape their future ¿ whether that pathway leads to university, TAFE, employment, or entrepreneurship.
At Phoenix, we believe every child can learn, grow, and succeed. Our commitment to the Science of Learning ensures teaching is grounded in evidence-based practice, high-impact strategies, and a deep understanding of how students learn. Explicit instruction and strong foundations in literacy and numeracy sit at the heart of our approach, enriched by opportunities that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our ICT-rich learning environment ensures students have access to contemporary digital tools to prepare them for an increasingly complex world.
Collaboration is a defining feature of our professional culture. Through Professional Learning Communities, collaborative planning, shared instructional approaches, and ongoing coaching and feedback, teachers work together with clarity and purpose. This collective expertise strengthens consistency, deepens pedagogical knowledge, and enhances both individual and collective efficacy across the College.
Phoenix provides a comprehensive, structured induction program that ensures new staff feel welcomed, valued, and equipped for success. Ongoing mentoring, professional learning, clear instructional expectations, and access to leadership ensure that every staff member - at every stage of their career-can thrive within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Guided by FISO 2.0, Phoenix places an intentional focus on Learning and Wellbeing. Our Learning Village structure creates smaller, connected communities across our campuses, ensuring every student feels known, valued, and supported:
Years 5 - 6: Sebastopol Campus
Years 7 - 10: Sebastopol Campus
Years *******: Sebastopol Campus
DOTS (Developing Other Talents and Skills): Grant Street Campus
Our core values ¿ Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Cooperation, and Excellence - shape every relationship and interaction. Strong, respectful partnerships between students, families, and educators sit at the heart of our work.
As a SWPBS, Respectful Relationships, and TRP school, wellbeing and inclusion are deeply embedded in all we do. Our multidisciplinary wellbeing team - including Doctors in Schools, youth workers, social workers, and allied health professionals ¿ ensures that every student is met at their point of need.
Phoenix P-12 Community College stands as a place of opportunity, belonging, and aspiration ¿ driven by evidence-based practice, strong collaboration, robust staff support, and a shared belief in the potential of every learner. Together, we ignite curiosity, grow capability, and empower young people to shape a bright and meaningful future.
Location Profile
Phoenix P-12 Community College is a vibrant, future-focused learning community located in Sebastopol, Ballarat. Serving a broad geographic region ¿ from the suburbs of Delacombe, Redan, and Sebastopol to the rural townships of the Golden Plains - we are proud to be a true community hub where students from Foundation to Year 12 are known, supported,



and inspired to thrive.
We celebrate the diversity of our families and embrace the richness this brings to our culture. Our College is committed to delivering exceptional academic, co-curricular, and wellbeing opportunities that empower every young person to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and confidently shape their future ¿ whether that pathway leads to university, TAFE, employment, or entrepreneurship.
At Phoenix, we believe every child can learn, grow, and succeed. Our commitment to the Science of Learning ensures teaching is grounded in evidence-based practice, high-impact strategies, and a deep understanding of how students learn. Explicit instruction and solid foundations in literacy and numeracy sit at the heart of our approach, enriched by opportunities that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our ICT-rich learning environment ensures students have access to contemporary digital tools to prepare them for an increasingly complex world.
Collaboration is a defining feature of our professional culture. Through Professional Learning Communities, collaborative planning, shared instructional approaches, and ongoing coaching and feedback, teachers work together with clarity and purpose. This collective expertise strengthens consistency, deepens pedagogical learning, and enhances both individual and collective efficacy across the College.
Phoenix provides a comprehensive, structured induction program that ensures new staff feel welcomed, valued, and equipped for success. Ongoing mentoring, professional learning, clear instructional expectations, and access to leadership ensure that every staff member - at every stage of their career-can thrive within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Guided by FISO 2.0, Phoenix places an intentional focus on Learning and Wellbeing. Our Learning Village structure creates smaller, connected communities across our campuses, ensuring every student feels known, valued, and supported:
Foundation - Year 4: Redan Campus
Years 5 - 6: Sebastopol Campus
Years 7 - 10: Sebastopol Campus
Years *******: Sebastopol Campus
DOTS (Developing Other Talents and Skills): Grant Street Campus
Our core values ¿ Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Cooperation, and Excellence - shape every relationship and interaction. Strong, respectful partnerships between students, families, and educators sit at the heart of our work.
As a SWPBS, Respectful Relationships, and TRP school, wellbeing and inclusion are deeply embedded in all we do. Our multidisciplinary wellbeing team - including Doctors in Schools, youth workers, social workers, and allied health professionals ¿ ensures that every student is met at their point of need.
Phoenix P-12 Community College stands as a place of opportunity, belonging, and aspiration ¿ driven by evidence-based practice, strong collaboration, robust staff support, and a shared belief in the potential of every learner. Together, we ignite curiosity, grow capability, and empower young people to shape a bright and meaningful future.
Selection Criteria
1. Educational Leadership
Demonstrated capacity for visionary and instructional leadership
Proven ability to lead change and build the collaborative capacity of staff, fostering collective efficacy and continuous improvement
2. Planning, Policy and Program Development & Review




Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning and implement Department policies
Strong commitment to using data, evidence and learning technologies to improve student outcomes
3. Leadership of Staff and Students
Capacity to develop, support and inspire staff, building high-performing teams
Commitment to inclusive practices that respond to the diverse needs and strengths of all students
4. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to build positive partnerships with students, staff, families and the broader community
5. Financial, Management and Administrative Capacity
Strong organisational, financial and resource management skills
Ability to align resources with strategic priorities and ensure effective operations
6. Student Transitions
Demonstrated capacity to enhance student transition from middle school to senior school.
Demonstrated capacity to support Year 8 student¿s readiness to transition to Year 9
Role
Assistant Principal ¿ Head of Years 9-10
All Assistant Principals work collaboratively as part of the Principal Class team. The Assistant Principal is a key instructional leader with whole-school responsibility, aligned to the AITSL Principal Standard, DET FISO 2.0, and the College's Strategic Plan (SSP) and Annual Implementation Plan (AIP).
The core purpose of this role is to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes, driving a culture of academic excellence and connection to school through ongoing pedagogical improvement. The role also plays a critical part in strengthening partnerships between the school, families, and the wider community, fostering a connected and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to thrive and flourish.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a guaranteed and viable curriculum (Years 9-10), ensuring high-quality teaching and learning programs
Effective use of Formative and Summative assessment and other evidence to improve student learning growth, achievement and academic excellence, aligned to SSP and AIP targets
Lead instructional improvement across the College based upon contemporary research (Such as the Science of Learning) and supported through coaching and observation
Lead a consistent, school-wide approach to student engagement and wellbeing (SWPBS), ensuring high expectations alongside targeted support for students at risk
Build a strong culture of aspiration and achievement, where academic success is valued, recognised and celebrated
Build purposeful partnerships with families and community to enhance student engagement, attendance and connection to school
Lead a School Improvement Team and contribute to whole-school improvement priorities, such as PLC¿s
Leadership Practice
The Assistant Principal will:
Model and lead high-impact teaching and assessment practices that drive student learning growth and academic excellence
Build staff capability through collaboration, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and a focus on collective teacher efficacy
Lead a culture of high expectations, inclusion and accountability for both learning and wellbeing outcomes
Work in close partnership with school-based teams to ensure coordinated and responsive support to maximise student learning and wellbeing in the Middle Years.
Contribute to strategic planning and implementation with a clear focus on measurable improvements in learning, wellbeing and achievement
Lead and develop staff to ensure consistent, high-quality practice across the Middle Years (9-10)
Undertake other duties as delegated by the Principal
Key Improvement Targets
Improved student learning growth, achievement and academic excellence in the Middle Years (9-10)
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