Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Reference: 1530231
Selection Criteria
(a) Educational leadership
Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school or college.
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.
(i) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high quality student outcomes.
(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.
An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
(f)(i) Demonstrated capacity to lead and support both staff and families to meet the wellbeing and learning needs of students.
Role
The Assistant Principal - Operations reports directly to the principal.
The Assistant Principal - Operations provides strategic and operational leadership to support the effective management of the school. Working closely with the Principal and Leadership Team, the role oversees school operations, organisational processes, Disability Inclusion, student enrolments, health and safety, emergency management, facilities, and allied health services.
The position leads the development and implementation of inclusive practices, coordinates school-wide systems and procedures, manages operational budgets, and ensures the efficient delivery of educational programs.
As a key member of the Leadership and School Improvement Teams, the Assistant Principal contributes to strategic planning, staff leadership, community engagement, and continuous school improvement.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Assistant Principal - School Improvement will include, but are not limited to:
Support the Principal in the development of strategic planning and documentation
Coordinate and develop effective operational practice and process across the school
Coordinate the development of Disability Inclusion across the school
Management of operations and daily organisation within the school to ensure the effective provision of the school's education program
Oversee day-to-day school operations including daily organisation, whole school calendar, assemblies, and events
Manage contractors for the maintenance of the school¿s building and grounds
Oversight and co-ordination of Emergency Management procedures and guidelines
Organise evacuation drills, including gathering and collating evacuation drill feedback
Manage Occupational Health and Safety (as the principal¿s delegate)
Approve excursions and incursions including Risk Management
Oversee and manage school and yard duty timetables
Oversee and manage the Disability and Inclusion
Manage and oversee Allied Health service provision within the school
Manage and facilitate Statement of Expectations for assigned staff
Policy development and review
Support and respond to behaviour management issues as required
Manage and oversee school enrolment processes
Management of budgets relating to areas of responsibility
Facilitate School Tours for prospective enrolment as required
Organisation and chairing of Disability Inclusion meetings
Active member of the Leadership Team and the School Improvement Team
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) via marung@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:
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.
* 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).
Heatherwood School is a proud government, co-educational secondary school for students with mild intellectual disabilities situated in Donvale in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Established in 1958, the school draws from a wide geographical area with approximately 90 percent of all students transported to the school via school buses. Over this time, Heatherwood has provided outstanding opportunities for students to succeed in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Catering to approximately 220 students from Year 7 to Year 12, the school is set on a school site that has recently experienced completion of a major build which now houses the middle school students. The curriculum provided at the school is age appropriate and based on the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.Implementation is differentiated to meet the individual needs of students which ranges from Foundation Level C (FLC) and up. The school also operates the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) in Years 11 and 12. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), the school has established a range of Certificate courses including Certificates in Hospitality, Sport and Recreation, Agrifoods, Computer Technology and Retail.
Academic and social learning programs includemany specialist and community¿based programs that help students develop confidence, independence, and real¿world skills. These include Digital Technology, Physical Education, Food Technology, STEM, Outdoor Education, Horticulture, Protective Behaviours and Visual Art, as well as a Future Ready program for Year 9 students, Work Experience for Years 10¿12, and an onsite Independent Living Skills Program for Years 10¿12.There is a strong Camping program in addition to opportunities such as Work Experience which builds self¿esteem, confidence and resilience.
The school consists of spaces such as a gymnasium, kitchen, digital technologies spaces and science facilities. There is a house onsite to educate for domestic living skills. The site also encompasses the Statewide Vision Resource Centre (SVRC), kitchen garden, fitness areas, playgrounds, horticulture shed, and basketball courts. These resources provide students with rich opportunities to learn, explore and thrive. This year, the school will see further infrastructure works completed with the Specialist Wing finalised housing a performing arts space, trade kitchen and dining, food technology and creative digital space. This will further enhance the learning spaces and opportunities for students at the school. The school is in its final year of the current Strategic Plan.
Heatherwood School offers an outstanding opportunity for someone passionate about inclusion, high-quality teaching and making a difference to the lives of students. This leader is someone who sees the strengths in all, inspires others, and builds community whilst honouring the school's motto of 'Learning for Life'.
Applications close Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11.59pm
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