Assistant Principal-Range 1 - Wellbeing and Inclusion

Carlton Gardens Primary School is a cherished educational institution located at the doorstep of Melbourne's bustling CBD. Situated opposite the picturesque Carlton Gardens and Melbourne Museum, our heritage-listed building stands as a beacon of learning, history, and community. At Carlton Gardens we are committed to fostering an environment where every child is valued as an individual. We prioritise the safety and security of our students, creating a sanctuary for learning in the heart of the city.

Exceptional Teachers, Exceptional Learning

Our school is proud to house a team of outstanding educators who are passionate about student learning and wellbeing. As a Professional Learning Community, our teachers and Education Support staff are highly collaborative in building expertise, through evidence-based theories, frameworks and practices, including the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, School-Wide Positive Behaviour Supports, Positive Classroom Management Strategies, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.

A Diverse Tapestry of Learning

With students from over thirty language backgrounds and a wide socio-economic spectrum, Carlton Gardens celebrates diversity in community. Within our historic Victorian-era schoolhouse and modern purpose-built classrooms, tradition meets multiculturalism, creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.

A Place Where Every Child is Known

What truly sets us apart is our commitment to the individual. Each child is known personally by our staff and peers, fostering self-esteem, social confidence, and academic success.

Community, Collaboration, and Growth

Carlton Gardens Primary School actively engages with various community groups, enriching our students' educational experiences. We are proud to have established partnerships with institutions such as the Melbourne Museum and Kathleen Symes Library Community Centre. These collaborations expand our students' horizons and provide them with unique learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.

Carlton Gardens Primary School is not just an educational institution; it's a part of the community. Join us on this exciting journey of learning, growth, and celebration of each child's unique potential. Welcome to a school where individual excellence is nurtured.

Beyond the Bell

Our before and after-school program (OSH Club) continues to grow, ensuring that children’s learning journeys are supported throughout the day. Our commitment to children’s wellbeing extends beyond school hours with a diverse range of after-school programs offered by external providers. At Carlton Gardens Primary School, we believe in nurturing each child's passions and talents. That's why we offer a variety of enriching activities, including:

• Keyboard, Singing, and Drum Lessons: Encourage your child's musical talents with our music lessons.
• Chess Club: Challenge your child's strategic thinking and critical problem-solving skills with our Chess Club.
• Coding Camp: Prepare your child for the digital age with our Coding Camp.

Selection Criteria

• Educational leadership: Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
• Financial, managerial and administrative ability: Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
• Planning, policy and program development and review: Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.
• An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
• Leadership of staff and students: A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
• Interpersonal and communication skills: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.