Location: North East Region | Whittlesea Job type: Full time / From 04/11/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1441392 Job posted: 10/10/2024 Closes: 23/10/2024 Classification: Classroom Teacher Job duration: From 04/11/2024 Location Profile Whittlesea Secondary College is located in the semi-rural suburb of Whittlesea in Melbourne's north.With an enrolment of 750 students and set on 30 acres, the campus enjoys an open country style atmosphere and prides itself on being a well-established center within the local community.With spacious surroundings and excellent modern facilities, WSC delivers exciting, diverse and innovative curriculum to meet our students' needs.Our purpose is to empower students so that they can take control of their learning and their lives.We work together to help young people find their voice and discover their passions.We foster the growth and development of the whole person so each student can thrive and contribute positively in the rapidly changing modern world.The College has 83 staff members including three Principal Class.The Principal and 2 Assistant Principals lead a team of 5 Leading Teachers, 4 Learning Specialists, and 54 teaching staff, with 17 EFT Education Support Officers.Whittlesea Secondary College has always taken pride in delivering exciting, diverse and innovative curriculum and has established a strong identity and tradition in fulfilling lifelong learning.Our curriculum offers a broad partnership of learning programs.Senior students have opportunities to pursue diverse pathways in VCE/VET/VCAL and School Based Apprenticeships, leading to further education in University/TAFE and vocational pathways.An operational Trade Training Centre offers VET courses in Automotive, Engineering and Building and Construction.The College is always striving to improve student learning in literacy and numeracy at all levels and utilises the monitoring of student assessment to address individual needs.We have a strong focus on supporting student motivation and engagement, encouraging curiosity and creativity to enhance student results.Improved outcomes across the school are driven by innovative curriculum and inquiry-based student learning supported by extensive computing technologies.The development and use of the COMPASS School Management System is being used to link students, teachers and parents and act as a communication tool for all.Students in Years 7-12 are informed and maximize career opportunities through the career program in line with the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework.School community involvement is nurtured at WSC with many groups of parents and community members being actively involved in curriculum and extracurricular programs.These programs include Performing Arts/Music performances, sporting events including state level, scholarship programs, College sponsorship, Community Health activities, and development of the Whittlesea Community Gardens.At Whittlesea Secondary College we value student-centered learning and facilitate and foster strong student leadership across the whole school.Students are empowered to use their knowledge to build individual pathways for their futures and embrace a collective understanding of the global world we live in.Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.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.The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.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 provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.Classroom teacher Range 2 Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high-quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning- Supervise and train one or more student teachers- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.Classroom teacher Range 1 The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs.Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice.New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricular activities.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 and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants 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.The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment-free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar.The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.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 and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements.This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr