Role Description/Criteria
St Joseph’s offers an inclusive and non-discriminating learning community to young people, who for a variety of reasons, make the choice to attend a specialised learning environment. St Joseph’s operates across multiple campuses, located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, BlendED (subject to regulatory approval). The young people who attend have typically experienced one or more significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal or familial situations which demand unique responses. Such interventions are embedded within the Operation By Principles framework, which combine education with an understanding of trauma-informed practice.
This role will join the Leadership Team of the school and report directly to the Campus Principal. The Assistant Principal has delegated responsibility from the Campus Principal for the management and leadership of the campus and any outreach services related to that campus. The position provides leadership and supervision to staff and the young people of the campus, working collaboratively with the Campus Principal, Central Office team members and other EREA VSL personnel as required. The successful applicant will be an experienced educational leader with a passion for, and experience in, working with disenfranchised young people of all social, cultural and religious backgrounds.
The successful applicant will be offered an ongoing Teacher position, and a fixed term Leadership position for a period of 5 years.
You will need:
- Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.
- Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
- Have at least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within an educational setting (flexi school or specialist assistance education experience highly regarded)
- The ability to inspire and engage young people
- Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.
To Apply:
Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Employment Opportunities at www.stjosephs.vic.edu.au/careers. Forward your application to recruitment@stjosephs.vic.edu.au and include:
- A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
- A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
- Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.
For further information contact: Lisa Burgess on 0455 917 595.
Applications close Friday 31 May 2023 at 5pm.
Applications will be considered as they are received.
St Joseph’s Schools are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.
St Joseph’s is a child safe environment. St Joseph's is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. 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 MO1359. All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available on our website.
Application Procedures
https://stjosephs.vic.edu.au/careers/assistant-principal-north-melbourne/