Job Description

The Hawkesdale P12 College is a school where high expectations are set and students have real opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, supportive and enjoyable learning environment. Our school values focus on respect, responsibility and resilience ¿ vital life qualities to foster in children and young people as they transition through their primary and secondary learning years towards meaningful adult pathways. Our school enrolment is currently 145 students, with 50 primary students and 95 secondary students; our current school personnel comprise a Principal, Assistant Principal, Learning Specialists and 35 full and part time teaching and ES staff.

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The Hawkesdale P12 College is located in a picturesque corner of SW Victoria between the coastline of the Southern Ocean and the ranges of the Gariwerd National Park. Our small township sits in an area surrounded by Koroit, Port Fairy, Woolsthorpe, Macarthur and Penshurst, with dairying, wool growing, beef production and forestry being major local agricultural industries. Our school is placed in a beautiful natural setting with stands of mature trees, large oval spaces, lots of playground options during breaks, a native bird aviary and a magnificent student-built chook house. Our new multipurpose running, walking and cycling track winds for 1km around the school, with peaceful views across surrounding farmland.

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Our school is a vibrant and unique setting. We aim at all times to create a school environment that is calm and settled, safe and aspirational, and focussed on continuous learning improvement. Making and maintaining strong connections into our local and wider community is a priority for our school, and our school features aa active School Council and Parents and Friends Club.

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Learning improvement is our core mission, starting with foundational structured literacy and numeracy sessions for primary students and extending through to a full range of VCE and vocational subject options for senior students. The F-10 and VCE curriculum is further enhanced by VETDSS studies as well as specialist and electives programs, and features a broad range of extracurricular activities including our award-winning Hands on Learning program, the Hawkesdale Volunteers Program, Year 11 work experience in Melbourne plus a varied camps program from Prep to VCE.

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Our school features a range of excellent facilities and resources to enhance student learning and wellbeing, including an indoor basketball stadium, synthetic turf sports spaces, a warm and inviting community library, a fully equipped technology wing for art, woodwork, food studies, ceramics and design subjects, and a canteen that is open three times per day for breakfast, break snacks and lunchtime meals.

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The Hawkesdale community is enriched by many influences from around the world, and from its connection to First Nations people. Our school is a multicultural setting, with a range of students involved in EAL studies, or who come from a Language Background other than English. Indigenous students make up 10% of the school population, and a school priority is to increasingly engage our First Nations students and the wider school community with a growing awareness of and involvement in indigenous culture and sense of Country.

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The Hawkesdale P12 College is a school where high expectations are set and students have real opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, supportive and enjoyable learning environment. Our school values focus on respect, responsibility and resilience ¿ vital life qualities to foster in children and young people as they transition through their primary and secondary learning years towards meaningful adult pathways. Our school enrolment is currently 145 students, with 50 primary students and 95 secondary students; our current school personnel comprise a Principal, Assistant Principal, Learning Specialists and 35 full and part time teaching and ES staff.

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The Hawkesdale P12 College is located in a picturesque corner of SW Victoria between the coastline of the Southern Ocean and the ranges of the Gariwerd National Park. Our small township sits in an area surrounded by Koroit, Port Fairy, Woolsthorpe, Macarthur and Penshurst, with dairying, wool growing, beef production and forestry being major local agricultural industries. Our school is placed in a beautiful natural setting with stands of mature trees, large oval spaces, lots of playground options during breaks, a native bird aviary and a magnificent student-built chook house. Our new multipurpose running, walking and cycling track winds for 1km around the school, with peaceful views across surrounding farmland.

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Our school is a vibrant and unique setting. We aim at all times to create a school environment that is calm and settled, safe and aspirational, and focussed on continuous learning improvement. Making and maintaining strong connections into our local and wider community is a priority for our school, and our school features aa active School Council and Parents and Friends Club.

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Learning improvement is our core mission, starting with foundational structured literacy and numeracy sessions for primary students and extending through to a full range of VCE and vocational subject options for senior students. The F-10 and VCE curriculum is further enhanced by VETDSS studies as well as specialist and electives programs, and features a broad range of extracurricular activities including our award-winning Hands on Learning program, the Hawkesdale Volunteers Program, Year 11 work experience in Melbourne plus a varied camps program from Prep to VCE.

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Our school features a range of excellent facilities and resources to enhance student learning and wellbeing, including an indoor basketball stadium, synthetic turf sports spaces, a warm and inviting community library, a fully equipped technology wing for art, woodwork, food studies, ceramics and design subjects, and a canteen that is open three times per day for breakfast, break snacks and lunchtime meals.

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The Hawkesdale community is enriched by many influences from around the world, and from its connection to First Nations people. Our school is a multicultural setting, with a range of students involved in EAL studies, or who come from a Language Background other than English. Indigenous students make up 10% of the school population, and a school priority is to increasingly engage our First Nations students and the wider school community with a growing awareness of and involvement in indigenous culture and sense of Country.

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The Hawkesdale P12 College is a school where high expectations are set and students have real opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, supportive and enjoyable learning environment. Our school values focus on respect, responsibility and resilience ¿ vital life qualities to foster in children and young people as they transition through their primary and secondary learning years towards meaningful adult pathways. Our school enrolment is currently 145 students, with 50 primary students and 95 secondary students; our current school personnel comprise a Principal, Assistant Principal, Learning Specialists and 35 full and part time teaching and ES staff.

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The Hawkesdale P12 College is located in a picturesque corner of SW Victoria between the coastline of the Southern Ocean and the ranges of the Gariwerd National Park. Our small township sits in an area surrounded by Koroit, Port Fairy, Woolsthorpe, Macarthur and Penshurst, with dairying, wool growing, beef production and forestry being major local agricultural industries. Our school is placed in a beautiful natural setting with stands of mature trees, large oval spaces, lots of playground options during breaks, a native bird aviary and a magnificent student-built chook house. Our recent multipurpose running, walking and cycling track winds for 1km around the school, with peaceful views across surrounding farmland.

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Our school is a vibrant and unique setting. We aim at all times to create a school environment that is calm and settled, safe and aspirational, and focussed on continuous learning improvement. Making and maintaining strong connections into our local and wider community is a priority for our school, and our school features aa active School Council and Parents and Friends Club.

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Learning improvement is our core mission, starting with foundational structured literacy and numeracy sessions for primary students and extending through to a full range of VCE and vocational subject options for senior students. The F-10 and VCE curriculum is further enhanced by VETDSS studies as well as specialist and electives programs, and features a broad range of extracurricular activities including our award-winning Hands on Learning program, the Hawkesdale Volunteers Program, Year 11 work experience in Melbourne plus a varied camps program from Prep to VCE.

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Our school features a range of excellent facilities and resources to enhance student learning and wellbeing, including an indoor basketball stadium, synthetic turf sports spaces, a warm and inviting community library, a fully equipped technology wing for art, woodwork, food studies, ceramics and design subjects, and a canteen that is open three times per day for breakfast, break snacks and lunchtime meals.

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The Hawkesdale community is enriched by many influences from around the world, and from its connection to First Nations people. Our school is a multicultural setting, with a range of students involved in EAL studies, or who come from a Language Background other than English. Indigenous students make up 10% of the school population,



and a school priority is to increasingly engage our First Nations students and the wider school community with a growing awareness of and involvement in indigenous culture and sense of Country.

Selection Criteria n

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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. 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.

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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.

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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-curricula activities.

Responsibilities n

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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