Selection Criteria KSC 1: Educational Leadership Demonstrated capacity to provide visionary and exemplary educational leadership that improves teaching practice and student learning outcomes. Highly developed skills in leading change, developing a shared vision for learning and building collective responsibility for student achievement. KSC 2: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Demonstrated expertise in leading the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality, differentiated curriculum and evidence-informed teaching practices that respond to the diverse learning needs of students with disability. Capacity to lead curriculum alignment, personalised learning, instructional practice and pathways that maximise student learning, engagement and independence. KSC 3: Assessment, Data and School Improvement Demonstrated ability to lead the effective use of assessment, student learning data and evidence-informed practices to identify learning priorities, monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of teaching. Capacity to translate evidence into strategic improvement initiatives that strengthen student achievement and wellbeing. KSC 4: Leadership of Staff and Professional Learning Highly developed capacity to build staff capability, lead qualified learning and develop a collaborative culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and support teachers to strengthen pedagogical practice, curriculum knowledge and high expectations for all learners. KSC 5: Inclusive Education, Student Voice and Agency Demonstrated commitment to inclusive educational practices, equity and excellence, ensuring that all students are valued, have a voice and are active participants in their learning.



Capacity to embed student voice, agency, communication, choice and self-determination within curriculum and teaching practice. KSC 6: Organisational, Strategic and Resource Management Demonstrated ability to strategically manage curriculum programs, staffing, resources and budgets to support school improvement priorities. Capacity to align operational decisions with the School Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan and departmental priorities to maximise student learning outcomes. KSC 7: Communication, Collaboration and Community Partnerships Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated capacity to build authentic partnerships with students, families, staff and external professionals. Ability to foster collaborative relationships that strengthen curriculum development, personalised learning, student transitions and post-school pathways.

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

- 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 i

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