Assistant Principal in Melbourne

Occupation: Principal and assistant principal

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 1548223

Selection Criteria

• SC1 – Educational Leadership
  • Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership.
  • Highly developed skills in leading and managing change, including supporting and guiding others through the change process.
• SC2 – Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability
  • Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
• SC3 – Planning, Policy and Program Development and Review
  • Demonstrated commitment to values that promote student learning, supported by the capacity to achieve high-quality student outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to support the Principal to interpret, develop and implement Department of Education policies, procedures and initiatives effectively, ensuring compliance, consistent practice and improved outcomes for students, staff and the broader school community.
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
• SC4 – Leadership of Staff and Students
  • Highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
  • Demonstrated capacity to foster a learning environment that recognises individual student needs and supports students to develop their abilities and talents.
• SC5 – Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills across individual, small-group and community contexts.
  • Demonstrated objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
  • Ability to work in partnership with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
• SC6 – School-Specific Criteria
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate daily school operations and ensure clear, consistent and effective communication across the school community.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve teaching practice and student learning outcomes through evidence-informed instructional leadership, collaborative professional learning and a sustained focus on continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead the establishment, development and implementation of a school-based STEM program that engages students in innovative, inquiry-based learning and builds problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.

Role

The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Principal. Assistant Principals manage significant areas or functions within a school to support the effective development, delivery and evaluation of the education program. Within the school’s strategic plan, policies and budget, they exercise delegated authority for decisions relating to their areas of responsibility, including programs, budgets and staff. They also contribute to whole-school management, policy development and decision-making. The role involves analysing student needs and translating Department of Education policies and frameworks into effective education programs. Assistant Principals typically oversee the effective use of teaching staff and program budgets within their designated areas and lead the evaluation and improvement of educational programs.

Responsibilities

Depending on the areas of delegated responsibility, the Assistant Principal may be required to:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of curriculum leaders, PLC leaders and other staff with leadership responsibilities;
• Allocate budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources within designated areas;
• Oversee the planning and delivery of teaching programs and monitor their impact on student learning;
• Lead programs that strengthen staff knowledge, skills and professional practice;
• Manage student behaviour matters that extend beyond the responsibilities of classroom teachers and year-level or PLC leaders;
• Contribute to the overall leadership, management and improvement 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.

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD).

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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

DE Values

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

Other Information

Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. A probationary period may apply during the first year, with induction and support provided. Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply. Requests for a reduced time fraction will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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;
• If the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program;
• A person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements.

Location Profile

Gladstone Views Primary School (GVPS) is located in the north-western Melbourne suburb of Gladstone Park and provides an inclusive, welcoming learning environment for a diverse community of approximately 300 students.

Our School

GVPS is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment in which every student is supported to thrive. Our vision is to develop productive citizens of the future by providing high-quality education that challenges, stimulates and equips students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to contribute positively to their community.

Our Values

We are Respectful. We are Safe. We are Kind. We are Learners.

Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.59pm.