Job Description
Koonung Secondary College is seeking a highly skilled and motivated teacher to join our team. Our college has a strong focus on student wellbeing, academic rigour and extracurricular activities.
Our vision is to create an innovative, challenging and engaging learning environment that empowers students to excel academically, socially and emotionally.
Key Selection Criteria:
* Knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including literacy and numeracy skills
* Experience in planning and implementing high-impact teaching strategies
* Ability to monitor and assess student learning, using data to inform teaching practice
* Interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents and colleagues
* Behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, with a commitment to ongoing professional learning
Role and Responsibilities
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges: Range 1 and Range 2.
Range 2 Classroom Teacher
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes. They contribute to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities, and are expected to have expertise in teaching and mentoring other staff members.
Range 1 Classroom Teacher
Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled practitioners who operate under general direction within clear guidelines. They teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. New entrants to the teaching profession receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
Requirements
To be eligible for employment, applicants must be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, and have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.