Assistant Principal - Head of Inclusion & Wellbeing

Dandenong Primary School is seeking an exceptional leader to lead improvement in inclusion, wellbeing and student support across our school, in one of Australia’s most culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Working alongside the Principal Team and staff, the successful applicant will lead the development, implementation and sustainability of high-quality, evidence-informed inclusion and wellbeing practices. The role will have a strong focus on ensuring that every student feels safe, connected, included and supported to achieve their potential.

The Head of Inclusion & Wellbeing will lead a school-wide approach to Disability Inclusion, student wellbeing and engagement, working closely with teachers, Education Support staff, families and external agencies. A key focus will be building staff capability to respond effectively to the diverse and complex needs of our students, strengthening inclusive practices and ensuring consistency in how we support students across the school.

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 this 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.

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 include:

• 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;
• Contributing 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.

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.

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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

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

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.