Prace College is seeking experienced & dedicated Assistant Principal – Reservoir Campus

You will be part of a dynamic team passionate about leading staff and helping students to achieve their goals through education. The role requires dedicated professionals to maximise student engagement and learning outcomes.

Prace College provides the supportive, flexible and inclusive education to meet the needs of young people within the community, and to support them to participate in learning, community and work activities. We are a not-for-profit organisation. 

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor or Education or equivalent (essential)
• Masters in a complimentary discipline such as Special Education, Psychology, Social Work (desirable)
• First aid (desirable)

Please submit your resume, cover letter and a response to the selection criteria below.

Previous applicants need not apply

Applications close 11.59pm 11th November, 2022

Selection Criteria

• Appropriate tertiary qualification – teaching, welfare or social work- Masters or higher preferred
• Demonstrated experience in management of innovative, community based Senior Secondary Programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues affecting young people, and a proven ability to maintain discipline, build and maintain positive relationships with students, including understanding and relating to them perceptively and sympathetically.
• Evidence of successfully developing teams of staff, including delegating effectively and managing change.
• Demonstrated understanding of the current financial, regulatory and accountability requirements of independent schools.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, anticipate and solve problems.
• Excellent networking skills

Responsibilities and duties will be

• Leadership
• Contracts and compliance
• Human Resource management
• Student management
• Business management and partnerships

Child Safe – Statement of Commitment

Prace prides itself on being a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse. We recognise our legal and moral responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm. All staff employed by Prace are required to have a Working with Children Check card or VIT registration.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Prace understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For further information please contact Jane Davies 0418 275 166  | [email protected]