Position Title Deputy Principal Reports To Principal

Direct Reports Nil

Position Level

This Position is between the level of Assistant Principal and Principal. This is a full-time position. The teaching load for this position will be determined by the Principal. The Deputy Principal will fill this role as well as the duties outlined in the Assistant Principal Staffing and Administration.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The position of Deputy Principal has been established to support the Principal and the Executive of

the College in the overall leadership and management of the College.

The Deputy is appointed by the Principal and is responsible to the Principal.

The person holding the position of Deputy Principal will assist the Principal in the leadership of all

aspects of Daramalan College and in the absence of the Principal from the College the Deputy will

assume the responsibilities of the Principal, as required.

As a member of the College Executive, the Deputy shares with the Principal responsibility for

achieving the strategic directions of the College and the overall leadership of the College. The

Deputy Principal will keep the Principal fully informed about all matters within the roles and

responsibilities of the position.

MAIN DUTIES

In the absence of the Principal to act for the Principal.

This will involve attending functions in and outside of the College, making decisions on behalf of the Principal as well as reflecting and representing the views of the Principal, as required.

Shared leadership of the College.

Supporting the Principal in ensuring that the MSC charism underpins all aspects of college life,

Working with the Principal to ensure the smooth operation of day to day activities as well as

the long term planning of the College involving staff, parents, students and others connected

to the college community,

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Deputy Principal

Acting as a first point of contact for Assistant Principals in solving day to day matters related

to their portfolios,

Working closely with other members of the College Executive to ensure a collaborative and

consistent team approach is maintained in the leadership of various portfolios,

Assisting with the employment of staff,

Leading the Co-curricular Remuneration Committee, and

Other duties as negotiated to fit within the Deputy’s existing portfolio.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE / SELECTION CRITERIA

Specific requirements for this role include:

1. A strong commitment to MSC spirituality and a willingness to promote and support it.

2. The capacity to think and lead strategically to enable the College to achieve its vision and mission.

3. The capacity to initiate and lead change.

4. A strong understanding of key educational issues covering teaching and learning, pastoral care, professional learning and accountability.

5. Demonstrated leadership skills including high level inter-personal, administrative and

information technology skills.

6. High level communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

7. Appropriate qualifications and experience to successfully complete the role of Assistant Principal Staffing and Administration.

(Note: Applicants are required to provide a statement addressing the criteria listed above only.

Applicants are not required to address the Selection Criteria for the Assistant Principal role.)

Updated August 2018

Position Title Assistant Principal Staffing Reports To Principal

Direct Reports Executive Assistant, Sports Coordinator

Position Level This is a full-time position with a teaching load of one line.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Assistant Principal Staffing and Administration has responsibility for the day to day running of

the College. This includes functions such as staffing and scheduling as well as ensuring that the

College is compliant with College policies and external requirements. The Assistant Principal Staffing

and Administration also has a number of human resource management responsibilities, including

professional learning, supporting staff, reporting to external organisations and complaint handling

and investigation.

As a member of the College Executive this position also has responsibility for contributing to the

overall well-being and education of all students in the care of the College and for participating in

leading, developing and maintaining the college’s MSC ethos and philosophy.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Leadership of the College as a member of the College Executive

Lead and develop the ethos of the College by living out the values of the Missionaries of

the Sacred Heart and a Spirituality of the Heart,

Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others,

Build a positive and collaborative learning culture within the school community,

Strive for continual improvement in all areas of responsibility within the role and

support others in leading initiatives across the College,

Ensure all policies relating to the portfolio are kept up to date and are considered best-

practice,

Be an active and visible presence in the College community,

Contribute to the overall leadership, policy and decision-making of the College by being

informed in all areas of College life and working effectively with all members of the

College community,

Acknowledge the responsibilities and achievements of individuals and teams,

Complete a variety of tasks that are shared by the Executive such as Year 7 Interviews

and TQI verification conversations, and

Demonstrate ongoing engagement in professional learning.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Assistant Principal

Staffing and Administration

2. Day to day administration

Oversee the relief staffing process to ensure that all classes are covered each day,

Under the direction of the Curriculum Team and working closely with Subject

Coordinators, create the whole school timetable for the following year,

Process and approve leave, event, excursion and professional learning applications and

notify relevant staff of these approvals,

Prepare a weekly bulletin for staff advising them of upcoming events as well as construct

the College Calendar for the following school year,

Allocate staff to work spaces around the College,

Prepare various reports such as Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Annual Report

to the School Community,

Oversee the running of various events such as Charity Walk, staff flu vaccinations,

Parent-Teacher Interviews,

Coordinate the continuous updating of College Policies,

Support the Sports Coordinator with their work in running the College Sports program,

and

Be the person in charge for evacuations and other unexpected interruptions.

3. Staff Selection, Recruitment and allocation

Working closely with the Principal, identify teaching staff needs for the following year,

Participate in or lead selection and recruitment processes for relief, temporary and

ongoing teaching positions,

Lead the induction of new staff to the College, and

Lead the process of staffing the whole school timetable for the following school year as

well as arrange cover for teachers taking leave during the year,

Coordinate pre-service placements at the College.

4. Professional Learning

Lead the Professional Learning Committee and articulate the College’s Performance and

Development Framework to all staff,

Provide options for leadership development for staff in promotional positions or aspiring

leaders,

Under guidance from the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning, Business Manager

and Office Manager, lead the process for organising staff professional learning days,

Be the College contact, and complete tasks relating to, ACT Teacher Quality Institute

process such as Teacher Identified Verification conversations and attendance at

accredited programs, and

Work closely with the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning regarding managing the

Professional Learning budget.

5. Human Resource Management

Ensure College policies and practices are consistent with contemporary practice and

promote a happy and supportive workplace,

Coordinate the process for keeping duty statements up to date,

Support staff, or direct staff to support, who are in need,

Work with the Office Manager regarding teaching staff involved in workers

compensation claims,

Manage complaints and conflict involving staff, and conduct workplace investigation

when appropriate,

Manage poor performance of all staff when there has not been resolution with

immediate supervisors or the issue is very serious, and

Lead the appraisal process for staff in promotional positions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE / SELECTION CRITERIA

(Note: Applicants do not need to address this criteria when applying for the role of Deputy

Principal)

Specific requirements for this role include:

1. Appropriate qualifications and experience in educational leadership.

2. A commitment to promoting and embedding MSC values in policies and practices and a

willingness to undertake on-going learning about MSC Spiritualty.

3. A strong understanding of human resource management legislation and practice.

4. The capacity to lead a team of people and to bring about effective change.

5. High level interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively facilitate conflict resolution.

6. A high level of IT, administration and communication skills.

Updated August 2017