Job Description

Assistant Principal-Range 2 - Community Engagement in Learning

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Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

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Wayi School is a Government P-12 specialist school in Craigieburn providing educational programs for students with disability and high needs who have mild to profound intellectual disability.

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Wayi School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school, and parents and carers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students.

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'Wayi' is a Woi-wurrung word of the Wurundjeri people meaning `us¿ - which represents the vision for our school perfectly.

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We plan to work together, in partnership, supporting our students as a team. We know that our students will benefit from the efforts, expertise, and commitment from all of 'US' - including family, educators, and community.

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The Wayi School vision is to empower and inspire every member of our learning community. We are committed to creating innovative learning environments that nurture and develop all students through an ability and strength-based approach.

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Through collaborative partnerships we provide learning that is individualised and holistic to ensure our students become valued and contributing members of their community.

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We believe in empowering our staff to work autonomously in a collaborative and supportive team environment that encourages personal growth and development.

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Wayi School's core values include Voice, Choice and Independence.

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Voice- We believe communication underpins all areas of learning and life, and everybody has the capacity and the right to communicate.

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Choice- We promote agency, enabling everyone to make choices and decisions that influence events and their world.

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Independence- We strive to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens ready to meet the challenges of the future.

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Teaching & Learning

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Wayi School is committed to developing learner independence, by purposefully using the students skills and interests to promote the creation of new skills. We identify the abilities that are unique to individual students and employ a team approach that focuses on the development of skills and practices that promote lifelong learning, independence, communication and agency. Teachers, Allied Health and Education Support staff work collaboratively with the students and their parents/carers to develop Individual Education Program (IEP) goals for each student, that are meaningful and relevant for that student. ICT is used extensively to provide rich educational experiences and enhance independence.

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Student Wellbeing

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Wayi School has developed a range of strategies to promote engagement, an inclusive and safe environment, positive behaviour, and respectful relationships for all students in our school. We recognise the importance of student friendships and peer support in helping children and students feel safe and less isolated. We acknowledge that some students may need extra social, emotional or educational support at school, and that the needs of students will change over time as they grow and learn. SW-PBS and Trauma Informed Practice are foundations initiatives at Wayi School.

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Career development

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Successful applicants may be required to work throughout the school, from Foundation to Senior Secondary; however, the professional preferences, experience, skills and aspirations of individual teachers will be considered and attempted to meet.

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The Assistant Principal / Community Engagement in Learning will lead a whole-school approach in which the community becomes an extension of the learning environment. Through purposeful partnerships with families, schools, businesses, services and community organisations, this will include but is not limited to: create opportunities for students to learn in, participate in and contribute to their communities.

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The ultimate purpose of the role is to ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, relationships and experiences required to participate meaningfully in life beyond school.

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Location Profile

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Wayi School is a Government P-12 specialist school in Craigieburn providing educational programs for students with disability and high needs who have mild to profound intellectual disability.

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Wayi School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school, and parents and carers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students.

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'Wayi' is a Woi-wurrung word of the Wurundjeri people meaning `us¿ - which represents the vision for our school perfectly.

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We plan to work together, in partnership, supporting our students as a team. We know that our students will benefit from the efforts, expertise, and commitment from all of 'US' - including family, educators, and community.

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The Wayi School vision is to empower and inspire every member of our learning community. We are committed to creating innovative learning environments that nurture and develop all students through an ability and strength-based approach.

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Through collaborative partnerships we provide learning that is individualised and holistic to ensure our students become valued and contributing members of their community.

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We believe in empowering our staff to work autonomously in a collaborative and supportive team setting that encourages personal growth and development.

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Wayi School's core values include Voice, Choice and Independence.

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Voice- We believe communication underpins all areas of learning and life, and everybody has the capacity and the right to communicate.

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Choice- We promote agency, enabling everyone to make choices and decisions that influence events and their world.

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Independence- We strive to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens ready to meet the challenges of the future.

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Teaching & Learning

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Wayi School is committed to developing learner independence, by purposefully using the students skills and interests to promote the creation of new skills. We identify the abilities that are unique to individual students and employ a team approach that focuses on the development of skills and practices that promote lifelong learning, independence, communication and agency. Teachers, Allied Health and Education Support staff work collaboratively with the students and their parents/carers to develop Individual Education Program (IEP) goals for each student, that are meaningful and relevant for that student. ICT is used extensively to provide rich educational experiences and enhance independence.

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Student Wellbeing

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Wayi School has developed a range of strategies to promote engagement, an inclusive and safe environment, positive behaviour,



and respectful relationships for all students in our school. We recognise the importance of student friendships and peer support in helping children and students feel safe and less isolated. We acknowledge that some students may need extra social, emotional or educational support at school, and that the needs of students will change over time as they grow and learn. SW-PBS and Trauma Informed Practice are foundations initiatives at Wayi School.

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Professional Development

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Successful applicants may be required to work throughout the school, from Foundation to Senior Secondary; however, the skilled preferences, experience, skills and aspirations of individual teachers will be considered and attempted to meet.

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Selection Criteria

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SC1. Educational Leadership

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- Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school.
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- Highly developed skills in learning and managing change, including leadership of others in the process of change.
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SC2. Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability

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- Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
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SC3. Planning, Policy and Program Development and Review

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- Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning, with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high-quality student outcomes.
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- Demonstrated ability to implement departmental policies to a high level.
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- An understanding of, and commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
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SC4. Leadership of Staff and Students

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- A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
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- A clear capacity to foster a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and helps students to develop their special abilities and talents.
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SC5. Interpersonal and Communication Skills

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- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small-group and community contexts.
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- Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
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- An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
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SC6. Community Engagement in Learning

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- Demonstrated ability to lead a whole-school approach to community-engaged learning, including the development of purposeful partnerships with families, schools, businesses, services and community organisations that create authentic opportunities for students to learn, participate and contribute within their communities.
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Role

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The assistant principal reports directly to the principal.

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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.

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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.

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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

📌 Assistant Principal-Range 2 - Community Engagement in Learning (Victoria)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Victoria