Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Assistant Principal - Range 2 Occupation: Principal and assistant principal Location: Grampians - Ararat Reference: 1518068 Selection Criteria
* Educational Leadership
* Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership
* Highly developed skills in leading and managing change including the leadership of others in the process of change iii. Comprehensive knowledge of effective teaching strategies that demonstrates an understanding of how students learn
* Financial, managerial and administrative ability
* Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills
* Leadership of staff and students
* A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team
* 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.
* Planning, policy and program development and review
* Demonstrated ability to implement Department policies to a high level, including the ability to manage issues related to master planning and innovative development of College resources to achieve high quality student outcomes across the school.
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.
* Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.
* An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
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. 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 charter, policies and budget. Assistant Principals will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in corporate policy formulation and decision making.
* The management of a significant school program or functional areas in schools, involve Assistant Principals 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.
Responsibilities Specific Responsibility 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 the 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. Assistant principals will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making. The management of significant school program or functional areas in schools involve assistant principals 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 school's operation and for the oversight and leadership of the educational programs provided utilising these resources
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The designated areas of responsibility for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au 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
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 Ararat College is a rural 7-12 co-educational College of just over 340 students located in the Central Highlands Region of Victoria approximately 100 kilometres west of Ballarat. The College was established in 1913 as one of the state's earliest secondary schools. The staff profile has changed significantly over the last four years. The College's Leadership Team has grown and includes the Principal, two Assistant Principals, three Leading Teachers and two Learning Specialists. The College also employs a large number of Education Support staff to support our students funded through disability Inclusion and equity, as well as student mental health and wellbeing needs. Staff succession planning, middle leadership development and capacity building continue to remain a high priority. Enrolment numbers have steadily increased more recently. Students come from a predominantly English-speaking background, with 2% of students having English as an additional language. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students make up approximately 7% of the College enrolment. Approximately 45% of our students are from low socio-economic family backgrounds. The school currently has an SFOE of 0.5224. The College works extremely closely with the local government primary schools to ensure a supported and effective transition for students into the secondary school setting. These strong relationships also assist with continuity of learning within the curriculum. Ararat College's mission is 'to provide an education that empowers young people to find their voice and thrive in any endeavour with respect, responsibility and excellence'. Supporting this mission statement are three core values:
* Respect - We are inclusive of all and celebrate diversity, we take pride in ourselves and our physical and social community, we show kindness to each other.
* Responsibility - We are accountable for our own actions, we resolve differences in constructive ways, we contribute positively to our community.
* Excellence - We aspire to exceed our potential, we challenge ourselves to be continuously improving, we embrace opportunitie
* Ararat College buildings are situated in attractive, spacious, and well-kept grounds with areas of landscaping. The buildings include an Open Learning Centre with adjacent outdoor classroom, Gymnasium, Library, Technology Wing, Technology Skills Centre, Arts Centre, Senior School Centre, Science and Language Centre, a VET Hospitality/Commercial Cooking Trade Training Centre, synthetic surface Multi-Sport Facility and a School Farm with onsite classroom. Significant maintenance and refurbishment work has been undertaken and continues to be a priority to ensure that the College's many old buildings remain functional and attractive and provide a high-quality learning environment for our students. A highlight of 2023 was receiving $4.6million to upgrade and modernise our school as part of the Victorian Government state budget.
* A comprehensive range of co-curricular activities continues to be offered to students, focusing on the holistic development of students as individuals. This includes instrumental music, media programs, camps, numerous Student Leadership opportunities, State School Spectacular, school band, annual theatre/musical production and sport programs. No formal programs are offered for overseas students.
* Ararat College is a school focused on both the learning and wellbeing outcomes of all students. In a caring, well-disciplined atmosphere, the college sets high standards in all aspects of student endeavour and behaviour, with our dedicated and talented teaching and support staff delivering engaging educational opportunities to all students, whilst also focusing on reflection and continuous improvement practices. The College makes a feature of encouraging, recognising and celebrating academic excellence, student leadership and co-curricular participation. Working with local community organisations and key stakeholders has been a priority as the College continues to support students to raise their aspirations and therefore motivation towards their education.
Applications close Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 19 February 2026