<p>The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School invites applications for the position of Assistant Principal. This is a permanent, full-time position commencing in January 2020. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated educational leader to work together with an innovative Leadership Team. <br /></p><p>The Assistant Principal will support the Principal of the School in the areas of instructional leadership, operation, procedural policy, professional development of staff and student management. The Assistant Principal position is vital in supporting teachers in the delivery of best practice teaching and learning programs within a caring and supportive learning environment. </p><p>A detailed Position Description is available upon request. Please contact Lauren Hodges, Executive Assistant to the Principal, via lauren.hodges&#64;gslps.vic.edu.au to obtain a copy. </p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>About the School </b></p><p>The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is a Prep – Year 6 School with an enrolment of 530 students. The School is well-resourced, with classroom teachers being supported by Specialist Programs in the areas of; Visual Arts, Music, Drama, LOTE, Information Technology, Physical Education, Library/Research Studies, Learning Enhancement and Pastoral Care. The successful applicant will work together with an innovative, enthusiastic and supportive staff. </p><p>The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is situated in Croydon Hills, an attractive eastern suburb of Melbourne. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Selection Criteria: </b></p><p>The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate; </p><p>• Proven experience in team management and leadership, </p><p>• Leadership experience in the delivery of high quality educational programs, </p><p>• The capacity to develop sustained and trusting relationships with students, staff and parents, </p><p>• Advanced organisation, time-management and prioritisation skills. </p><p>• Emotional intelligence, sensitivity and the ability to develop appropriate responses to student welfare issues, </p><p>• Confidence in developing a coordinated and targeted professional learning program for teachers, </p><p>• Respect for and commitment to the ethos of Christian school education, </p><p>• Commitment to your own personal professional development. </p><p><br /></p><p><i>The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, those who are from a culturally or linguistically diverse background or those who are of Aboriginal heritage. All applicants are to be aware that the School carries out appropriate checks to ensure candidates are suitable for working within a child safe school environment. </i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><b>Applicants are to address the specified selection criteria and to provide a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications, experience and two referees. Applications are to be submitted electronically. </b></p><p><b> Applications close: Friday 16th August 2019 </b></p><p><b>Position commences: Wednesday 22nd January 2020 </b></p>