Job Description
Location: Gippsland | Warracknabeal
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1452325
Location Profile
Warracknabeal Secondary College is a rural government school based in the prosperous country town in the heart of Victoria’s wheat belt. Due to the closest secondary college being at least 55 kilometres away, Warracknabeal Secondary College services an extensive rural community in the Yarriambiack Shire. Warracknabeal has approximately 2,500 residents, which is situated 60 kilometres north of Horsham (population of approximately 18,000.) The town is situated on the Henty Highway, by the gum-lined banks of the Yarriambiack Creek.
In 2023, we relocated to a newly constructed school on the same site as the primary school and Special Developmental School. This is providing our students and staff with enormous benefits and opportunities. Our staff collaborate across the schools and we have the opportunity to provide a much more tailored learning program for our diverse learners.
Our vision is to build a learning community, based on respect, where we are able to fulfil potential in a safe, engaging and supportive environment. We reinforce our values of Respect, Resilience and Excellence within the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework and rewarding students with Young Achiever Awards for displaying these values.
We have a strong and expert well-being team consisting of the Principal, Assistant Principal, Student Engagement Leader, Inclusion and Diversity Leader, a Health Practitioner and School Nurse. This team supports our students and assists staff to do the same.
There are approximately 194 full-time students enrolled. Most of our students live in town with approximately 30% arriving by bus across five bus routes. There is a strong sporting culture in the school with many students and staff playing at local clubs.
Warracknabeal Secondary College has a strong commitment to consistent teaching and learning practices based on HITS. Our 3 E Instructional model was implemented in 2020. We use data to inform our decisions, both at a strategic level and at a classroom level. The school has clear expectations of student behaviour, creating a calm learning environment in classes.
ICT is embedded through the curriculum, as the school has a BYOD (bring your own device). We extensively use Xuno for sharing information, communicating with and providing feedback to students and parents, as well as submitting work.
We are committed to a rigorous and diverse curriculum for those with academic and/or practical pathways. Year 7-10 is based on the Victorian Curriculum. English and Mathematics are core subjects. Students also have the opportunity to do Music and Japanese.
In the senior years, we are committed to providing as many opportunities for our students as possible. We have small Year 12 classes and we support students enrolled in virtual classes or subjects by Distance Education where necessary.
For students following a practical pathway, we have a rigorous VM/VPC program (Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate), with strong links with the local community for work placements.
Teacher housing is also available for a very reasonable rental.
This position is for immediate start, or at least at the commencement of Term 4.
Selection Criteria
* SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
* SC2: Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn.
* SC3: Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning, using data to inform teaching practice.
* SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, establishing collaborative relationships with students and the broader school community.
* SC5: Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Department values and engagement in professional learning.
Role
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
As the classroom teacher gains experience, their contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties.
Responsibilities
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
* Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.
* Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school.
* Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal.
* Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions.
* Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian 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.
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment.
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