Assistant Principal - Vce Vocational Major

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Vacancy Number: 13Position Title: Assistant Principal VCE Vocational MajorEmployment Status: Ongoing, Full TimeDepartment: Bridging & Preparatory StudiesLocation: EppingAward Classification: Education Management (EM2)Salary: $118,182.00 per annum plus superannuationHours: 38 hours per week
About Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in vocational education since 1912. We deliver practical, real-world training led by passionate industry professionals to prepare students for career success.
Our education is innovative, inclusive, and future-focused-designed to meet the evolving needs of students, industry, and communities. We offer personalised pathways, flexible study options, and strong learner support to help every student thrive.
About the Role
Reporting to the Principal VCE Vocational Major, the Assistant Principal provides educational and operational leadership across a growing senior secondary team.
You will leadcurriculum delivery, professional learning, wellbeing initiatives, and strategic partnerships-ensuring alignment with MP's Education Principles and compliance with VCAA, VRQA, and ASQA frameworks. The role plays a critical part in shaping the Melbourne Polytechnic Secondary Precinct and ensuring high-quality student outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a high-performing team of teachers and support staffDrive curriculum and assessment design aligned to MP's Education PrinciplesManage program delivery, staffing, enrolments, and compliance systems (e.g., VASS, Strata)Foster a strong culture of professional learning, inclusion and continuous improvementBuild meaningful partnerships with students, families, community and industry stakeholdersEnsure the program meets all quality, audit and regulatory requirements
Skills and Experience Required
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or eligibility)Relevant postgraduate teaching qualificationMinimum 5 years' experience in VCE VM, VCAL or pre-vocational youth educationProven leadership in curriculum, teaching practice and school operationsStrong stakeholder engagement, mentoring and team development skillsCapacity to lead change, drive innovation, and manage complex programsCurrent Working with Children Check and National Police Check
How to Apply
For more information, view the Position Description by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume along with a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience outlined in the Position Description.
Documents must be PDF format (preferred) and under 2MB in size.
Our selection process may include a face-to-face interview or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks, employment history and qualification checks.
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Additional Requirements
All applications are subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police checks:
A valid Victorian Employee WWCC is mandatory (approval email with the card number is acceptable).A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.
Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation.
Recruitment Agencies
Melbourne Polytechnic has an internal recruitment process for all public-facing job advertisements. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies during our public advertising campaigns. Agencies will be engaged through the State Purchasing Contract only after receiving prior approval.
Desired Skills and Experience
Educational leadership, secondary curriculum, team development, wellbeing strategy, stakeholder engagement, applied learning