Assistant Principal

Job DescriptionThe Currajong School is located in Malvern East and this year celebrates The Currajong School's 50th Anniversary. The Currajong School provides a positive and inclusive environment for children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.At Currajong, small class sizes ensure the children are well-known, and programs are tailored to their individual needs. We place emphasis on learning and programs that are tailored to their individual needs. We place emphasis on learning and programs that develop academic, personal, social, behavioural and emotional needs to develop their independence.Values· Respect· Resilience· ResponsibilityVisionThe Currajong School believes in providing an inclusive and engaging environment which enables students to embrace learning and achieve their full potential.We do this by transforming the lives of children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioural needs.MissionThe Currajong School's mission is to provide a positive and therapeutic school environment for children whose social, emotional, and behavioural needs are unable to be met within mainstream education.At The Currajong School, we aim to work intensively with children to develop the learning and coping strategies which will allow them to re-enter mainstream education with healthy self-esteem, established work habits, and acceptable behaviours. To achieve this goal, children are treated respectfully as individuals, given responsibility for their own behavioural choices, taught to be resourceful in solving problems, and accepted as valued members of the school community. Children are encouraged at all times to seek positive rather than negative ways of belonging.We nurture our students to develop self-belief, and a growth mindset that empowers them to live an abundant and successful life.The Currajong School is recruiting for an Assistant Principal. This is a position of school leadership and will be a fulltime position. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced professional to lead the areas of Student Wellbeing and Inclusion. The length of contract will be three years with a preferred start date commencing Term 3, 2024. However, this can be negotiated with the successful applicant.Join a dedicated team of staff, who have a passion for improving the learning lives of children by promoting Positive Behaviour Supports to develop resilient learners. A great opportunity for your professional growth, in a learning environment committed to personalised, student centred education and collaborative practice.About you:· Passionate and experienced in special education, especially students with social and emotional needs.· Experience in supporting students with behaviours of concern.· Current VIT· Demonstrated Leadership experience· Masters in Special Education/Inclusion (or equivalent preferred)Applications to be emailed to and addressed to the Principal of The Currajong School and must contain a:· Cover Letter· Current Resume· Names and contact details of three refereesIn your application, please provide examples of your relevant experience specific to:1. Educational Leadership2. Wellbeing Leadership3. Strategic Planning4. Financial Management5. Community EngagementApplications close by midnight, Sunday the 19th of May. If you would like further information regarding this role or to organise a school tour, please contact Belinda Wright atNote: Interviews will commence after all applicants are considered for shortlisting. The written application, Interview and Referee Responses will all be part of the process for appointing the successful applicant.Who May ApplyAppropriate qualified individuals currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.EEO and OHS CommitmentThe Currajong School values diversity and is committed to 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. The Currajong School recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance.Child Safe StandardsThe Currajong School is a child safe environment. Our school actively promotes 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.