Information Technology/Software Development

Department of Education Victoria – Pakenham VIC

Pakenham Secondary College is a Year 7-12 College located within the Cardinia Shire on Melbourne¿s South East fringe.The schoolnow serves a largeand diverse community within a designated urban growth corridor.

The College is committed to providing all students with learning opportunities designed to develop socially responsible citizens and build pathways to their futures.We are committed to continuous improvement.We value growth through connection.

The key values that underpin allourwork attheCollegeisbased aroundthe acronym SOAR.

S ocialandpersonal responsibility

This means everyone is accountable for their own actions and share responsibility for the development of a positive learning environment.

O pportunitiesfor all

This means that all members of the school community are provided with a variety of learning opportunities to further develop themselves andparticipatein thedecision-makingprocess of the school.

A chievingpersonal best

This means there is an expectation that all members of the school community commit to a culture of excellence.

This means that the school recognises the importance of productive relationships, with all members of the school community showing respect for themselves,othersand the environment.

The school community has become increasingly diverse with students from a variety of ethnic and racial backgroundscreating a diverseschool population.It is anticipated that student enrolment numbers will be approximately1250in 2027.

We are a outstanding school offering outstanding opportunities to our students in the areas important to our College Community:

- Learninggrowth and pathways
- Sport
- Performing Arts
- StudentLeadership and our Community.

The curriculum across Years 7and 8is based around a core plus elective model. Students in Years 9 and 10 combine their core subjects with more elective choices in areas of interest to them.Year 10 students alsohave the opportunity toaccess a VET or VCE subject.Senior studentsare able toaccessthe VCE(VCE, VCE Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate)anda variety of VET coursesandSchoolBased Apprenticeships. The school is committed to supporting students in achieving at least one qualification upon the completion of theirSecondaryEducation.

Theschool recently completeda new Strategic Plan (2025) which is focused on improving student learning and wellbeing.Key Improvement Strategiesinclude:

Strengthen the Professional Learning Communities approach through collaborative inquiry, improved use of data,feedbackand peer coaching.





Develop,implementand embed a whole school approach to formative and summative assessment.

Audit, adjust,monitorand embed the instructional model aligned to the VTLM 2.0.

Embed multi-tiered systems of support that enhance student wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion.

Enhance student voice and agency, a sense of belonging and school pride across the school community.

The College has recently received $11.3 million in funding as part of a Capitol Works Program with workscommencingin 2024 ¿ the Program will be completed by the end of 2026.

OurCollegehas also further developed its International Student Program.We view our International Students Program as a further means of adding to our already rich Cultural diversity at the College.

Pakenham Secondary College strives to implement the Child Safe Standards as outlined in Ministerial Order No.870 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students at the College and promote an organisational culture that manages the risk of child abuse and neglect.The school has developed policies and procedures specifically aimed at keeping children safe.

¿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 environmentin accordance with their legalobligationsincluding the 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-safe-standards/policy

© The school's preference is for the successful candidateto work over 5days per week with a start time of 8.30a.m. and finish time of 4.30p.m.onafternoons where there areMeetings(typically, Mondays and Tuesdays are our Meeting Daysthroughthe week).

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated 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.

SC2 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.

SC3 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.

SC4 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.

SC5 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. 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.

Classroom teacher Range 2

Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student

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📌 Information Technology/Software Development (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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