Leading Teacher Range 3 - English/ Humanities/Media and LOTE - Teaching and Learning Team Leader - 2 Years Tenure (2025-2026)Job posted: 23/10/2024Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 25/01/2027Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1445890Selection CriteriaSC1Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.SC2Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.SC3Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.SC4Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.SC5Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes. Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole-school practice and contribute to the provision of whole-school professional learning.RoleLeading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school.Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.ResponsibilitiesThe Teaching and Learning Team Leaders work as a collaborative team to meet the goals and targets in the Strategic Plan.Lead the implementation of the Strategic Learning Plan in collaboration with the Leadership TeamLead the Teaching and Learning Team in meeting specific AIP goals and targets, particularly those relating to teacher practice prioritiesEnsure the development, documentation, implementation, delivery and evaluation of teaching and learning priorities, including CHS pedagogical practice and the priorities of Data use and LanguageLead the development and implementation of discipline based language strategies in collaboration with Language Learning Specialists and for Data with Learning Improvement Leaders (LILs). Assess the impact using student learning data.Develop and implement the CLT planner priorities for each term in consultation with LILs and Learning Specialists, ensuring professional learning is aligned. Evaluate the success of the PL through student data.Leading StaffBuild the capacity, consistency of practice and collective efficacy of all members of the Teaching and Learning Team, including through the identification, collection and sharing of exemplary resources and work samplesOptimise student learning outcomes through leading the allocation of teaching allotments in consultation with team membersEnsure all resources are reviewed and updated (including Subject Guides and Subject Learning Plans) and there is consistency of practice, including use of learning tasks, assessment approaches and resource sharing with studentsSupport teachers in their understanding of individual learning needs and ensure PL is provided for the building of capacity to respond to these needs through differentiated curriculum and pedagogyLeading the CommunityBuild understanding in the wider school community of the school's vision for learning and CHS Learner, including at Parent Information Evenings, through the Newsletter and other eventsLead and represent the Teaching and Learning Team at relevant school eventsRepresent the Leadership/Principal Team at school or externally as requiredBuild strong networks and represent the school with Feeder Primary and Network schools and professional organisationsProvide managerial leadership through setting meeting agendas and timely communicationAssume overall responsibility for budgets, resources and submissions for fundingEnsure all documentation regarding teaching and learning programs is regularly reviewed and updatedDirect the work of relevant Education Support StaffWho May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote 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.Location ProfileCamberwell High School (CHS) started in 1941 with 350 girls and boys. Now, over 900 students learn here. Our school is proud of its rich history and is future focused. We have a diverse community of staff, students, and parents.CHS provides opportunities for all to participate and achieve in the Arts, Technologies, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Health and Physical Education.Our values are achievement, creativity, respect, and responsibility. We aim to develop learners who excel and have high expectations for themselves in all aspects of life.#J-18808-Ljbffr