Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 3
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1523319
Selection Criteria
(a) Educational leadership
(i) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
(ii) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
(b) Financial, managerial and administrative ability
(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
(c) Planning, policy and program development and review
(i) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
(ii) Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.
(iii) An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
(d) Leadership of staff and students
(i) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
(ii) A clear capacity to foster a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and helps students to develop their special abilities and talents.
(e) Interpersonal and communication skills
(i) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
(ii) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
(iii) An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
Role
The Assistant Principal has 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, the Assistant Principal 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.
The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Principal and will contribute to the overall management of the school through the involvement in policy formulation and decision making. The management of significant school program or functional areas in schools involve the Assistant Principal 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 schools operation and for the oversight and leadership of the educational programs that utilise these resources.
Assistant Principals perform one or more of the following functions:
Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school
Lead a school culture of excellence in teaching and learning
Lead the use of evidence-based school improvement strategies
Lead the implementation of teacher professional practice activities and programs to improve the professional knowledge, practice and learning of teaching staff
Contribute to processes, policies and practices that improve the effectiveness of the school
Lead the improvement of student learning and achievement
Contribute to a school culture that ensures all students learn in a positive, trusted and supportive environment.
Manage complex improvement processes
Support, mentor and coach leaders within the school
Motivate, engage and influence staff to improve their performance
Supervision and coordination of the work of Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists
Allocation of budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources within the area of responsibility
Supervision of the delivery of teaching programs
Oversight of general student management matters and direct leadership of high-level student management matters
The selection of staff to positions of responsibility
The appraisal of the work of team leaders
Responsibility for decisions relating to employment
The Assistant Principals at Berwick College are expert professional practitioners. They actively support the development of collective expertise across all staff to enhance the impact of their practice on the learning of all students. Assistant Principals are outstanding role models for all staff and students and exemplify the Australian Professional Standards for Teacher, the Australian Professional Standards for Principals and the VIT Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers https://www.aitsl.edu.au/standards
Australian Professional Standards for Principals https://www.aitsl.edu.au/lead-develop/understand-the-principal-standard
VIT ¿ Codes of Conduct and Ethics https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/maintain/conduct/codes
Responsibilities
Typically, assistant principals perform one or more of the following functions:
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 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Please ensure that your application includes:
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
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.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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; and
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 that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
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 (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Location Profile
Berwick College is a Year 7-12 coeducational school with a student population of approximately 1600 students. The College is located on Bunurong Country, in the beautiful south eastern suburb of Berwick.
Berwick College delivers a rigorous curriculum with a huge range of individualised pathways. We support our students to become critical and creative thinkers in areas of passion and interest. Teachers implement the school¿s Instructional Model to guide their practice and use our `Effective Learning Environment¿ and SWPBS guidelines to support positive behaviours across the school.
We place great emphasis on our exceptional co-curricular program to connect students to our school and to develop students as collaborative problem solvers. Our students regularly participate in a range of community events and represent the school at state and national levels. The huge variety of programs allows our students to flourish as they pursue their particular interests and goals.
Applications close Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
2 April 2026
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 3
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1523319
Selection Criteria
(a) Educational leadership
(i) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
(ii) Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change.
(b) Financial, managerial and administrative ability
(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
(c) Planning, policy and program development and review
(i) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
(ii) Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level.
(iii) An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.
(d) Leadership of staff and students
(i) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
(ii) A clear capacity to foster a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and helps students to develop their special abilities and talents.
(e) Interpersonal and communication skills
(i) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
(ii) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
(iii) An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
Role
The Assistant Principal has 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, the Assistant Principal 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.
The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Principal and will contribute to the overall management of the school through the involvement in policy formulation and decision making. The management of significant school program or functional areas in schools involve the Assistant Principal 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 schools operation and for the oversight and leadership of the educational programs that utilise these resources.
Assistant Principals perform one or more of the following functions:
Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school
Lead a school culture of excellence in teaching and learning
Lead the use of evidence-based school improvement strategies
Lead the implementation of teacher professional practice activities and programs to improve the professional knowledge, practice and learning of teaching staff
Contribute to processes, policies and practices that improve the effectiveness of the school
Lead the improvement of student learning and achievement
Contribute to a school culture that ensures all students learn in a positive, trusted and supportive environment.
Manage complex improvement processes
Support, mentor and coach leaders within the school
Motivate, engage and influence staff to improve their performance
Supervision and coordination of the work of Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists
Allocation of budgets, positions of responsibility and other resources within the area of responsibility
Supervision of the delivery of teaching programs
Oversight of general student management matters and direct leadership of high-level student management matters
The selection of staff to positions of responsibility
The appraisal of the work of team leaders
Responsibility for decisions relating to employment
The Assistant Principals at Berwick College are expert professional practitioners. They actively support the development of collective expertise across all staff to enhance the impact of their practice on the learning of all students. Assistant Principals are outstanding role models for all staff and students and exemplify the Australian Professional Standards for Teacher, the Australian Professional Standards for Principals and the VIT Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers https://www.aitsl.edu.au/standards
Australian Professional Standards for Principals https://www.aitsl.edu.au/lead-develop/understand-the-principal-standard
VIT ¿ Codes of Conduct and Ethics https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/maintain/conduct/codes
Responsibilities
Typically, assistant principals perform one or more of the following functions:
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 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Please ensure that your application includes:
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
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.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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; and
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 that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
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 (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Location Profile
Berwick College is a Year 7-12 coeducational school with a student population of approximately 1600 students. The College is located on Bunurong Country, in the beautiful south eastern suburb of Berwick.
Berwick College delivers a rigorous curriculum with a huge range of individualised pathways. We support our students to become critical and creative thinkers in areas of passion and interest. Teachers implement the school¿s Instructional Model to guide their practice and use our `Effective Learning Environment¿ and SWPBS guidelines to support positive behaviours across the school.
We place great emphasis on our exceptional co-curricular program to connect students to our school and to develop students as collaborative problem solvers. Our students regularly participate in a range of community events and represent the school at state and national levels. The huge variety of programs allows our students to flourish as they pursue their particular interests and goals.
Applications close Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
2 April 2026
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