Assistant Principal in Melbourne

Warreen Primary School offers an exciting opportunity to lead, collaborate and shape strategic direction and influence the future of one of Melbourne's newest and fastest-growing schools. This Assistant Principal position provides the opportunity to make an enduring impact within a diverse and highly supportive school community. Located in Truganina within Melbourne's rapidly expanding western growth corridor, Warreen Primary School opened in January 2024 as part of the Truganina North Learning Precinct.

OUR VISION AND MISSION

• Vision: We strive for excellence to be the best we can be. We believe in ourselves and each other. We are proud members of our school and our community.
• Mission: We provide a respectful and supportive positive climate for learning, where every member has a strong connection and advocate. We embrace all aspects of learning to achieve academic, social and emotional wellbeing and excellence.
• Values: Excellence, Respect, Belonging.

At Warreen Primary School, we believe every child can succeed. We strive to develop confident, resilient and successful learners through a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and evidence-informed teaching practice. Our students represent a rich diversity of cultures, languages and experiences. Families are active partners in learning, and staff work collaboratively to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every member of the community feels valued.

Leadership Structure

Warreen Primary School operates through a distributed leadership model that maximises impact across teaching, learning, wellbeing and school improvement. The Assistant Principal is a key member of the senior leadership team and works closely alongside the Principal to shape the future direction of the school. The role provides strategic leadership across school improvement, building a culture of high expectations, collective efficacy and accountability.

About the Role

The Assistant Principal provides strategic leadership across school improvement, innovation and organisational effectiveness. The role supports the development of a high-performing culture focused on excellence, wellbeing and continuous improvement. A central focus of the position is leading sustainable school improvement through high expectations, clear accountability structures and the development of staff capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Principal Class team and supporting high-level decision-making and school operations.
• Leading strategic planning, policy development and whole-school improvement.
• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.
• Establishing high expectations for teaching, learning and professional practice across the school.
• Building a culture of accountability through the use of data, evidence and regular monitoring of progress and impact.
• Leading coaching and mentoring programs that develop both middle leader and teacher capability, leadership capacity and collective efficacy.
• Researching and applying evidence-informed practices to improve student outcomes.
• Supporting curriculum development and implementation aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
• Leading instructional improvement through classroom observation, feedback and professional learning.
• Leading staff capability building and professional growth.
• Developing, leading and evaluating whole-school wellbeing and inclusion frameworks.
• Monitoring student engagement, attendance and behaviour.
• Leading targeted interventions and inclusive practices.
• Supporting the implementation of student voice, agency and leadership opportunities.
• Representing the school within professional networks and the wider community.
• Undertaking other senior leadership responsibilities aligned with school priorities.

The Assistant Principal is a visible, approachable and highly relational leader who actively engages with students, staff and families. Through an open-door approach, regular classroom presence and strong partnerships, the successful applicant will foster a culture of high expectations, accountability and continuous improvement.

Facilities and Learning Environment

Warreen Primary School features contemporary learning environments designed to support collaboration, creativity and innovation. The school includes modern learning neighbourhoods, specialist spaces, STEAM facilities, outdoor learning environments, recreational areas and a community hub.

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.

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.

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.

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

Other Information

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.

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

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.