Overview
At Staughton College, we are deeply passionate about high-quality education and its positive impact on young people and their communities. For us, education is more than just imparting knowledge; it's about nurturing the whole individual, fostering a love for learning, and equipping students with the skills and values they need to succeed in life.
Our Philosophy
We believe that by investing in every staff member and supporting them in being their best, our students will be best placed to thrive. This commitment is reflected in the ongoing support and the many opportunities we provide for professional growth in teaching and leadership.
Teaching Approach
Our teaching staff use point-of-need data and assessments to plan personalized learning environments, effectively engaging students and meeting their unique needs. Our instructional model, based on the Marzano/Pollock GANAG framework, is used consistently across classrooms, ensuring deep learning.
Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.