Assistant Principal-Range 1

Selection Criteria

SC-1: Educational leadership

• Proven capacity for exemplary educational leadership, leading to improved student outcomes. 
• Developed skills in leading and managing the capacity of staff.

SC-2: Financial, managerial and administrative ability

• Proven financial, organisational and resource management skills.

 SC-3: Planning, policy and program development and review

• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate strategies for school improvement.

SC-4: Leadership of staff and students

• A developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.
• A 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. 

SC-5: Interpersonal and communication skills

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts. A proven ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.
• Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity

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 responsi…