Assistant Principal-Range 1- Positive climate for learning

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngarri Primary School invites applications for a Principal and Assistant Principal to lead whole-school wellbeing, inclusion, attendance and engagement, aligning with our school's priorities.

The successful candidate will promote mental health, universal supports, and targeted interventions, while building staff capability through coaching, PLCs and collaborative planning with parents and community partners.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in school improvement and student outcomes.
• Ability to lead wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience building staff capability through PLCs and coaching.
• Knowledge of disability inclusion and diverse learner needs.
• Eligibility: Teacher registration with VIC Institute of Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for whole-school wellbeing and engagement.
• Embed mental health promotion and universal supports across the school.
• Develop a coherent wellbeing framework with targeted interventions.
• Build staff capability through professional learning and coaching.
• Foster strong relationships with families and external services.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure wellbeing and learning align.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Staff Coaching

Student Engagement

Whole-School Wellbeing

Disability Inclusion

Education

Teacher Registration (VIC)

Job description

Occupation: Principal and assistant principal

Reference: 1542421

Selection Criteria

KSC 1 Educational Leadership and School Improvement
Demonstrated capacity to provide educational leadership that contributes to improved student learning, wellbeing and engagement outcomes.

KSC 2 Professional Knowledge and Practice
Demonstrated capacity to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning practices, with a strong understanding of the diverse learning, communication, behavioural and wellbeing needs of students with disability.

KSC 3 Professional Engagement and Staff Capability
Demonstrated capacity to lead, develop and support staff through professional learning, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), peer observation, coaching and feedback, fostering a culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement.

KSC 5 Interpersonal Relationships and Community Engagement
Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain effective, respectful and collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, allied health professionals and the broader school community.

Role

• Providing strategic leadership for whole-school wellbeing, inclusion, mental health, attendance and engagement, aligned with the priorities of the Ngarri Primary School.
• Ensuring mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention are embedded across the school.
• Developing a coherent whole-school wellbeing and inclusion framework, with clear processes for universal supports, targeted intervention and intensive individual support.
• Building staff capability to understand and respond to student wellbeing, behaviour, mental health, inclusion and engagement needs, including through professional learning, coaching, case consultation and clear whole-school processes.
• Developing strong relationships with parents and carers, particularly where students are experiencing wellbeing, attendance, behavioural or engagement concerns, ensuring families are actively involved in planning and decision-making.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships and referral pathways with external agencies and services, including Child Protection, The Orange Door, SSS, allied health providers, community organisations and other relevant services.
• Coordinating incoming health and allied health services, ensuring services are targeted according to student need, integrated with school-based supports and regularly evaluated for their impact.
• Providing leadership and advice in relation to complex student wellbeing and safety matters, including appropriate escalation, documentation, referral and engagement with Department and external services.
• Working closely with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum, Disability Inclusion leaders, teachers and Education Support staff to ensure wellbeing and learning are considered together, rather than as separate areas of school improvement.

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 (seeWorkplace 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) [e-mail]

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:

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:

• 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.
• 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).

Ngarri Primary School is a beacon of education, fostering growth, diversity, and achievement. Situated in one of the fastest-growing areas in the region, our school stands as a testament to progress and innovation. Ngarri Primary Schoolopened its doors in 2023, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, modern classrooms, and cutting-edge technology. Our commitment to providing the best education experience is evident in every aspect of the school's design and curriculum.

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Our student population represents a rich tapestry of cultures, fostering an environment that encourages global understanding and mutual respect. Cultural events, international days, and language programs contribute to a rich and inclusive learning experience.

We believe in the strength of community ties. Ngarri Primary School actively engages with parents, local businesses, and community organisations to create a supportive network for our students. Regular events, workshops, and community programs strengthen the bond between the school and the community it serves.

Our dedicated team of educators is the heart of Ngarri Primary School. Committed to nurturing young minds, our passionate teachers go above and beyond to create an engaging and supportive learning environment. Their enthusiasm for education inspires students to explore their full potential.

At Ngarri Primary School, we understand the important of academic success and personal growth. We provide a challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity and curiosity. Our commitment to achievement extends beyond academics, encompassing sports, the arts and community service.

A tour will provide an opportunity to see our learning spaces, understand our context, hear more about our curriculum, wellbeing, and inclusion approaches, and meet the principal.

Applications close Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11.59pm