Job Description

Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

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SC1Demonstrated 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SC6 Demonstrated ability to contribute to teach in the areas required by the school and to the development of a vibrant school culture that enriches learning and provides opportunities for students to pursue their passions through their learning in contemporary contexts.

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Selection Criteria

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SC1Demonstrated 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.

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SC2Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of...

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SC3Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning...

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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...

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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.

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SC6 Demonstrated ability to contribute to teach in the areas required by the school and to the development of a vibrant school culture that enriches learning and provides opportunities for students to pursue their passions through their learning in contemporary contexts.

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Role

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The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.The primary focus...

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As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to...

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Classroom teacher Range 2
n Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role...

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A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base...

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Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

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- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
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- 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
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- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
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- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
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- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.
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Classroom teacher Range 1
n The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies...

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At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
n The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession...

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Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects...

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Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate...

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Responsibilities

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The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

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- Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
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- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
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- Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
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- Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
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- Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
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Who May Apply

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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.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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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...

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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

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Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position...

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Child Secure Standards

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Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students...

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

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DE Values

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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...

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

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Conditions of Employment

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- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
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- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
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- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
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- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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Qualification Requirements

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

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- The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
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- if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, ...
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- a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements...
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Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found atRecruitment in Schools.

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Location Profile

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Preston High School is a co-educational secondary school that opened its doors to the first intake of Year 7s in 2019 and will grow to approximately 1,400 students by 2027.

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Housed in a newly refurbished 1920s 2-storey red-brick school building alongside a new Stadium, Theatre and Arts centre, as well as a 4-storey vertical building...

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The school¿s mission is: Empowering Tomorrow¿s Leaders.

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The school¿s motto is: Lead, Explore, Inspire.

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The school¿s values are: Excellence, Inclusion, Community.

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These statements exemplify the school¿s commitment to the highest aspirations for our learners, staff and school. The curriculum prepares learners for a life of success ...

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