Occupation: Principal and assistant principal

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Selection Criteria

Experience in implementing the VTLM2.0 and leading the improvement of teacher pedagogy and practice across curriculum, as this is a key element of this role.

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.

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

- 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 protected, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD)

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.

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:

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:

- 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.

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

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

- The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
- if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
- a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE)



program after 1 July 2016 must also 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 ITE program completed by the person).

Beechworth Secondary College is a single campus school in the historic town of Beechworth, in rural North-East Victoria. We have 340 students at present and growing to 385 in 2027. Students are drawn from 11 schools from the surrounding areas of Yackandandah and the wider Indigo Valley. We live our values of Aspire, Respect and Contribute every day. Our school has approximately 40 EFT staff, 3.0 Principal class and 10.00 EFT Education Support Staff.

Beechworth SC has been through 10 years of change and growth to become the best performing government school in our region. We have recently been shortlisted for the Victorian Teaching Excellence Award - Most Improved School. This is an opportunity to join an outstanding professional team who are passionate about public education.Our school prides itself on being recognized as a high performing school in both Academic and Wellbeing areas.Pathways are individualised, students are well known and thriving, and our classrooms are safe and inclusive of all learners.

2025 staff survey summary is significantly higher in all categories from Similar, State and network schools. We are looking for teachers who understand a collaborative and professional approach to teaching and learning, as we continue to effectively implement the VTLM 2.0.

Teaching and Learning Program:At Years 7-10, our college offers a core program in line with the Victorian Curriculum. Our students have access to Literacy and Numeracy learning supports or extension through the Victorian High Ability Program, VCE extension subjects or University subjects through CHES the Centre for Higher Education Studies. At Senior School level, we offer students' access to VCE, VM, SBA and VETiS programs. Our onsite subject offerings are complemented by access to Virtual School Victorian and is linked directly to our pathways program to ensure all students access the subjects and experiences they required to move on to a fulfilling post‑school pathway.

Capital works:Thelast stage of a capital works building program is now complete, with newclassrooms and commercial kitchen, science laboratories, IT facilities, Library Resource Centre providing comfortable, effective learning spaces. Ourextensive grounds of 18 acres,include a Trade Training facility offering VET Engineeringand VET music onsite.A VET Remote Pilot -Drone course also has its practical component based out of BSC. We are also linked to the new Wangaratta Tech school for STEM extension options.
Please visit our school website or see recent activities on our fb page.For further information, please call or email the Principal.

Applications close Friday 25 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Assistant Principal-Range 1 - Teaching, Learning & Pedagogy - 2027 Start (Indigo Shire)
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