Leading Teacher- Head of Inclusion: Full-time, OngoingJob posted: 17/10/2024Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2028Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1443480Location ProfilePort Melbourne Secondary College is a new 7-12 school, located in the heart of Melbourne. Situated in the new Fishermans Bend precinct, the college is in its early stages of development and opened with its first Year 7 cohort in 2022. Housed in a state-of the-art building with exceptional facilities, the college has a focus on design thinking for innovation, with purpose built Science, Arts and Technology spaces equipped to support this approach to education.The four college values - Character, Relationships, Endeavour and Excellence, form the foundation for our actions, language, attitude and behaviour, and college staff embrace and model these values in all areas of their work.This is an opportunity to be part of the early team who will be integral in establishing the college's positive culture and collaborative, innovative approach to learning.Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated 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.SC2 Demonstrated 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.SC3 Demonstrated 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.SC4 Demonstrated 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.SC5 Demonstrated 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.RoleThe 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.ResponsibilitiesIn recognition of the importance of leadership and management combined with exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the leading teachers may include but are not limited to:Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities.Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery.Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school.Leading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff).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 and participating in curriculum development in other areas.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.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.Must have a Master's in Special Education/ Inclusion or equivalent, or be willing to undertake one.The Head of Inclusion is a key member of the Port Melbourne Secondary College Leadership Team, holding significant responsibility and accountability for strategic, whole-school initiatives. This role's primary purpose is to ensure all students are fully included in the learning program by overseeing Disability Inclusion and related systems, collaborating with families, building staff capacity, and leading a multi-disciplinary team.Leaders, such as the Head of Inclusion, play a vital and ongoing role in shaping and fostering a positive culture through their actions, behaviours, and relationships. At Port Melbourne Secondary College, Leading Teachers are expected to be exemplary classroom practitioners who enhance the skills, knowledge, and performance of all staff, while also leading initiatives in teaching, learning, student engagement, and wellbeing.Head of Inclusion Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with students, families, staff, and allied professionals to lead a multi-disciplinary team focused on the inclusion of all students.Support the Principal Team in implementing the Disability Inclusion framework and associated systems.Lead the Learning Support team, ensuring daily tasks are completed and that staff receive ongoing professional development.Utilise student learning data to guide intervention strategies, including structuring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Modified Programmes to ensure measurable student growth.Deliver professional learning sessions to build staff capacity for effectively including students in the learning process.Model high-quality teaching practices, including conducting demonstration lessons for other staff.#J-18808-Ljbffr