Department of Education Victoria – Tarneit VIC

6h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Tarneit Senior College is located in a developing area of Wyndham, approximately 25 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. We are located next to one of our main feeder schools - Tarneit P-9 College while also accepting enrolments from a number of other primary and P-9 schools including Baden Powell College, Truganina P-9 College and Doherty's Creek P-9. Significant enrolment also comes from new families moving into Tarneit with Wyndham being one of the top growth corridors in Australia. The school is situated near a number of areas of significant urban development which will see continued enrolments over the next 5 - 10 years of families moving into the area. In 2027 we expect to have approximately 880 students enrolled, and the projected enrolments is for the school to stabilise around this number in the next few years.

As a Senior College catering for Years 10, 11 & 12 we are able to offer comprehensive curriculum, pathways, and transition programs to cater for the academic and vocational needs of students. The college offers a wide range of VCE and VET programs including Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate. There is emphasis on the social, emotional, cultural, and academic needs of our students in order to develop their full potential. Through a caring and safe Year Level structure individual students are encouraged to think, reflect, and develop into successful learners so that they can take their place in society as informed, responsible, and active members of the community of Tarneit and beyond.

Tarneit Senior College is defined by:

- A well-balanced curriculum program that utilises purposeful and explicit teaching aimed at empowering students to be active learners, striving for personal excellence and ongoing growth and development.

- Challenging, innovative and creative approaches in learning and teaching practices that embrace a full range of post-compulsory pathways for Years 10 to 12 students.

- The participation of staff in professional learning communities focussed on subject expertise and high-level understanding of students.





- Shared educational responsibility between parents, staff, and students.

- Effective channels of communication that promote trust, positive interactions, and robust links with the wider community.

Our teaching & learning focus includes an emphasis on developing engaging learners using a range of research-based teaching and learning pedagogies including VTLM 2.0 and PCMS and a collaborative approach to developing our staff.

We have a continual focus on improving Yr12 ATAR results. This approach focusses upon improving teaching & learning delivery and the use of data to understand then improve our work.

The college prides itself on its multi-culturalism, inclusion and diversity. The College has students from diverse backgrounds and over 60 nationalities which are celebrated throughout its facilities and it's many co-curricular activities.

In 2027 the College staffing profile will consist of a College Principal, 6 Assistant Principals, 8 Leading Teachers, 4 Learning Specialists, Business Manager, 63 EFT Teaching Staff, and 40 EFT Education Support Staff.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated 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.

SC2Demonstrated 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.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

SC5Demonstrated 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.

SC6Demonstrated capacity to lead the implementation of a school-wide careers education curriculum, including the Beyond The Books program, while strengthening partnerships across the school community to support student pathways.

Role

Classification: Leading Teacher
Tenure: 3 Years
Time Fraction: 1.0 FTE
Reports To: Assistant Principal - Transition & Operations

Tarneit Senior College provides our students with the opportunity to learn and work in an adult environment with high expectations for all. Students are encouraged to think, reflect and develop into successful learners so that they may take their place in society as informed, responsible, and active members of the community.

Our Purpose: Tarneit Senior College is an environment where we collaboratively challenge and pursue learning through:

- Integrity - Being honest, ethical, and transparent

- Innovation - Applying knowledge and skills in new and creative ways

- Focus - Pursuing your chosen pathways and goals

The Leading Teacher - Careers & Pathways strengthens a coherent, high-quality careers education and pathways program from Year 10¿12, ensuring students are well prepared for senior secondary learning and successful post-school destinations. The role sits within the Development & Transition portfolio (SSP roles) alongside AP3 - Transition & Operations, AP1 - Staff Development, and the LT - Careers & Pathways position listed under that portfolio.

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