Leading Teacher Teaching and Learning Yrs 7-12

Department of Education Victoria – Maryborough QLD

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Maryborough Education Centre is a school where the children and the youth of this community can learn and grow in a supportive, respectful and inclusive environment, where everyone is on a strong learning journey, and where positive and supportive relationships form the basis of all our work. We consistently empower students to strive for challenging aspirations. Students are supported in following their interests and passions through multiple pathways that will successfully lead to positive outcomes in further education, training or employment. The school has a key role in supporting, and working with the wider community in meeting the challenges faced by Maryborough and district. We have a commitment to Collective Impact and the empowerment of the community to re-define its destiny in a positive way.

Vision ¿ to be an inclusive connected flourishing learning community.

Our school values have been developed in consultation with the whole community. They are:

- Aspiration
- Kindness
- Respect

Social ¿ community and demographics

- On a single site the school comprises facilities for primary, secondary and special needs education
- The school is highly integrated with a common set of values and behavioural and learning expectations for all
- Overall enrolment numbers are reflecting the demographics of the Maryborough community
- Strong and supportive School Council and parent involvement is encouraged.
- Committed Student Representative Council and a strong student leadership structure
- Enthusiastic, professional staff team consisting of 87.81 effective full-time teachers and 69.31 school support staff.
- Productive partnerships with Central Goldfields Council through the Go Goldfields initiative, University of Melbourne Network of Schools, Central Goldfields Linking Learning Project, service clubs and community groups, Goldfields Schools Network, and Goldfields Business Group
- The school has a School Family Orientation of .6856

Educational

- Provision of a vibrant and productive education, Foundation to 12 and Specialist Education.
- Implementation of Professional Learning Teams to enhance staff effectiveness in best meeting the learning needs of all students
- VCE, VCE VM and VPC courses
- Trade Training Centre
- Excellent further education pathways established and successful tertiary placements for students.
- Many enhancement and enrichment opportunities for students such as art, music, instrumental music, musical productions, competitions, after-school activities, and sporting activities.

Technological

- Bring Your Own Device computer provision is being phased in from 2015
- Provision of computer suites and notebook trolleys are established throughout the school.
- Internet and intranet use is supported
- Data projectors in all learning areas

Environmental ¿ grounds and facilities

- Classrooms modern and are traditional in their layout
- Grounds improvements have included the construction of a new oval, primary playspace, Centre Heart development and extensive landscaping in recent years. Additional playground equipment, landscaping and outdoor enhancements are planned for

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Selection Criteria

SC1 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 and implement 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.

Role

Leading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The 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.

Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.

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.

Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.

Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.

Responsibilities

In 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);
- Teaching demonstration lessons;
- 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;
- Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers;
- Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school;
- Contributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration;
- Developing and managing the school code of conduct.

Leadership and Curriculum (7¿12)

Actively contribute as a member of the MEC Leadership Team, including participation in Leadership and Planning Implementation Team meetings.

Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop, implement, and monitor school priorities aligned to the SSP and AIP.

Work collaboratively with the Timetabling Team to support the development and implementation of the 7¿12 timetable.

Undertake additional duties as directed by the Principal in alignment with the role and school priorities

Lead and oversee the development, documentation, and ongoing refinement of a guaranteed and viable curriculum for Years 7¿12 in line with The Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and VCE.

Coordinate the completion and review of Curriculum Area Plans (CAPs) and Curriculum Area Maps (CAMs) for Years 7¿10.

Guide staff in the development of aligned term, weekly, and unit plans based on CAPs and CAMs.

Ensure effective systems for curriculum documentation storage, access, and review are maintained.

KLA Leadership and Team Development

Lead Key Learning Area (KLA) Leaders and teaching staff through structured, weekly KLA meetings.

Facilitate collaboration, peer discussion, and shared planning practices across KLAs.

Oversee and guide effective use of planning time to ensure consistency, alignment, and quality of teaching and learning programs.





Teaching and Learning (VTLM 2.0)

Lead the implementation and consistent application of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0), with a focus on Explicit Teaching and Enabling Learning.

Design and deliver targeted professional learning aligned to VTLM 2.0 and school priorities.

Model high-quality instructional practices and promote consistent use of VTLM 2.0 language across the school.

Observe classroom practice and provide constructive, evidence-based feedback to build staff capacity.

Assessment, Data and Reporting

Lead Years 7¿12 staff in all aspects of reporting, ensuring compliance with timelines and quality standards, including: o Development and adherence to semester reporting timelines o Creation and coordination of learning task schedules o Timely development and uploading of assessment tasks in Compass ¿ Lead the collection, storage, analysis, and use of student data (e.g. NAPLAN, PAT, Ochre, DIBELS) for Years 7¿10 to inform teaching and learning.

Professional Learning

Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning) and 7¿12 Learning Specialist to design and implement a professional learning calendar focused on VTLM 2.0 Explicit Teaching practices.

Assessment and System Coordination

Collaborate with the Assistant Principal (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning) to plan and implement: o NAPLAN testing for Years 7 and 9 o PAT testing for Years 7¿10

Student Pathways and Transitions

Work in partnership with Careers and Sub-school Leaders to facilitate student subject selection processes and pathways planning, including: Information evenings, KLA subject selection expos, Development and publication of student handbooks, Support for career and pathways education initiatives

Governance and Committees

Excellence in Teaching and Learning Leadership Team ¿ Key Learning Area Leaders and staff ¿ Key Learning Area Weekly Meetings ¿ Teaching and Learning Implementation Team

Who May Apply

Teachers 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-secure-standards/policy

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. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

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📌 Leading Teacher Teaching and Learning Yrs 7-12 (Maryborough)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Maryborough