Graduate Teacher Program - Maths Science Position
Department of Education VIC – Leongatha VIC
10 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Located in rural Gippsland, Leongatha Secondary College is a high demand co-educational college set within the Leongatha Education Precinct, with a current enrolment of 647 students. With over a century of history, the college is committed to academic excellence and student personal growth and aims to inspire, empower and support students in achieving their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Leongatha Secondary College offers a comprehensive curriculum plus alternative programs designed to cater to the diverse interests and abilities of all students. The wide breadth of subjects offered allows students to develop skills relevant to the modern world. In consultation with the broader school community, we have constructed the college’s Effective Learner Traits (Motivation, Respect, Resilience & Reflection, Self Awareness) and by embedding these traits into our curriculum, not only are we directly responding to global, national and local needs, but we are nurturing successful and responsible citizenship.
We believe every student at Leongatha Secondary College can experience success and to this end, our teachers focus on teaching the individual regardless of where they are on the learning continuum. Our staff are adaptable, flexible and ensure all students have an opportunity to develop and progress in the classroom and beyond.
The college is committed to providing comprehensive support services to ensure the wellbeing and success of our students. Our team of dedicated staff work collaboratively to offer academic guidance, career counselling and personal support. We value diversity and promote inclusivity, providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Recognising the importance of community engagement, the college actively fosters partnerships with parents, carers and the broader community. We believe collaboration and open communication are essential for student success and establishing these strong relationships with all school stakeholders promotes a sense of belonging within the college community.
We are committed to ensuring every student at Leongatha Secondary College receives high quality education, has the opportunity to experience success, and develops a positive disposition to lifelong learning.
Selection Criteria - Graduates
* SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
* SC2: Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
* SC3: Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
* SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
* SC5: Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
Program Benefits - Graduates
This position may attract an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.
Role - Graduates
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 - Graduates
Core responsibilities include:
* Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study.
* Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level.
* Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas.
* Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.
* Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress.
* Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
* Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio.
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
* Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs.
* Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs.
Who May Apply - Graduates
To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:
* have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, and
* not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence.
Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au.
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.
DE Values
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.
Other Information
Please ensure that your application includes:
* a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
* a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
* names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Conditions of Employment
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.
Eligibility for incentive payments:
* The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school.
* The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy.
* The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence.
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.
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