Leading Teacher - Science Curriculum LeaderThank you for your interest in the advertised position at Warrnambool College. At a time of exciting growth and continuous school improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic professional to be part of our team.At Warrnambool College we achieve success through persistence, resilience and mutual respect.The College values are:ResilienceStrengthMutual respectCourageTrustGlobal learnersHonestyAccountabilityPersistenceWarrnambool College is a Year 7-12 secondary school situated within parkland in the eastern area of the city of Warrnambool. Students from the City of Warrnambool and the surrounding rural districts attend the school which has a stable student population of more than 1200 students with boys and girls in approximately equal numbers. Our staffing profile of approximately 150 members includes 3 Assistant Principals, 20 Leading Teachers, teaching and education support staff, wellbeing team members and a separate reengagement staffing complement.Warrnambool College strives to provide quality pathways for all students.Selection CriteriaSC1:Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum and ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.SC2:Ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs and support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.SC3:Exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives.SC4:Exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills, leading collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community.SC5:Ability to model behaviours consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours.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.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.ResponsibilitiesLeading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities.Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff.Leading and managing staff performance and development.Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices.Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline.Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area.Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school.Developing and managing the school code of conduct.Who 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.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.Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.VIT LANTITETo 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr