English & Humanities Teacher - new school opened in 2024Job posted: 14/10/2024Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: TeacherReference: 1442341Selection CriteriaSC1Demonstrated 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.SC2Demonstrated 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.SC3Demonstrated 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.SC4Demonstrated 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.SC5Demonstrated 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.RoleThe 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 his or her 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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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 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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.Location ProfileA new school opened in January 2024Serving the needs of families in Wyndham and Werribee.Year 7 students in 2024 with Year 8 commencing in 2025.Would you like to be a key player in building a positive, supportive, inclusive and high expectations school culture and climate?Are you excited by the possibilities that a new school brings?Are you prepared to work hard and be rewarded with the success of seeing a new school grow and thrive?If you answered "Yes" to these three questions, you may be just the person we are looking for at Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College.Our VisionWalcom Ngarrwa Secondary College builds bright futures for the young people of the local communities.Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity underpin the development of an aspirational and inclusive school community that supports each student on their learning journey to a pathway through and beyond school.Our MissionWe're on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by delivering high impact, evidence-based practices in learning and wellbeing, within a culture of high expectations for success.Our MottoWalcom Ngarrwa Secondary College's Motto is Building Bright Futures.#J-18808-Ljbffr