Selection Criteria a. Educational Leadership (i) Outstanding capacity to provide strategic educational leadership that drives whole-school improvement in teaching, learning and student outcomes. (ii) Highly developed ability to lead educational change, build staff capability and implement evidence-based teaching practices. (iii) Demonstrated ability to promote high expectations, instructional excellence and data-informed teaching practices across the college. b. Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability (i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills that support effective school operations and teaching and learning priorities. (ii) Demonstrated ability to strategically manage staffing, resources and school-wide processes to support curriculum delivery and student achievement. c. Planning, Policy and Program Development and Review (i) Demonstrated capacity to lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of whole-school curriculum, assessment and teaching programs. (ii) Demonstrated ability to implement Department of Education policies and frameworks to support school improvement. (iii) Ability to use student achievement data and learning technologies to improve teaching practices and student outcomes. d. Leadership of Staff and Students (i) Outstanding capacity to lead, motivate and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional learning. (ii) Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive learning setting that promotes high expectations, student engagement and achievement. (iii) Ability to lead collaborative planning, professional learning communities and consistent instructional practices across the college. e. Interpersonal and Communication Skills (i) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships with staff, students,



families and the wider community. (ii) Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, sound judgement, sensitivity and professionalism. (iii) Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the Principal Class Team and engage the school community to improve student learning outcomes. 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. 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.



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 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. 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 safe, 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the

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