Overview
Work type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Assistant Principal-Range 1
Occupation: Teacher
Location: Geelong
Reference: 1472303
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
KSC 1 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.
KSC 2 Financial, managerial and administrative ability
(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.
KSC 3 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.
KSC 4 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.
KSC 5 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.
KSC 6 Community Criterion
(i) Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff to effectively implement the Disability Inclusion Scheme, including the Disability Inclusion Profile process, and oversee a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to enhance student outcomes through targeted intervention and support.
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 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.
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.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******
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:
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:
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
VIT LANTITE
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must 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 Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Location Profile
Lara Lake Primary School is located 15 km north of Geelong and 60 km south-west of Melbourne.
The school is in a growing area and has an enrolment of over 875 students in 2025.
The School Vision is `Creating a world class education where every child is literate, numerate, curious and caring.¿ The School Values are `Respect, Responsibility and Excellence¿.
Students, staff, and the community uphold these values to make Lara Lake a great school.
The school is constantly striving to improve, placing the needs of the students at the forefront.
We deeply value calm, quiet and supportive learning environments.
We aim to create learning spaces where all children can safely access high quality teaching and learning programs, delivered by highly competent teachers.
Our teaching and learning approaches are evidenced based and designed to meet the needs of all students.
Our practices are constantly reviewed to ensure that we are providing the highest quality instruction for your child.
The school has implemented centralised planning, where high quality curriculum materials are prepared for teachers.
All staff have a deep understanding of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
Classroom programs are offered alongside a comprehensive specialist program consisting of Visual Arts, Music, Science and Physical Education.
There is a whole school focus on social/emotional learning through the implementation of `Play is The Way¿, a pro social program.
This allows students to develop the necessary skills to problem solve, work independently, develop empathy, and understand themselves and others.
Lara Lake aims to develop outstanding citizens.
Facilities are modern and bright, and buildings and features provide a safe and attractive learning environment which will continue to be of the highest standard.
Significant capital works to add new buildings and refurbish others have been recently completed.
There is a synthetic all-weather oval and a gymnasium which includes a music room, a canteen, and a full-size basketball court.
The 2025 staff profile comprises 102 staff members, including a Principal, Business Manager, 3 Assistant Principals, 1 Leading Teacher, 5 Learning Specialists, 54 Classroom and Specialist Teachers, 4 Administration staff, a school nurse, and 33 Educational Support staff.
There are 38 classrooms.
All employees are obliged to keep up to date with the requirements of mandatory reporting, become familiar with the relevant Child Safe policies and uphold the professional characteristics of adults working with children (e.g.
WWCC, VIT).
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, response to key selection criteria and the contact details of three referees in the one document.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Principal, Zane Moylan, at ****** to discuss the role and to arrange a tour if required.
For further information about the school, please visit:
Other Information
The tenure for the position is three years.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Principal, Zane Moylan, at ****** to discuss the role and to arrange a tour if required.
Applications close Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 04 April 2025