Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

14h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Mooroolbark College is a school of approx. 900 students located in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) Index of .45. The College is nestled in a residential area and has an outstanding vista of the Dandenong Ranges. The spacious and attractive grounds provide a safe and secure environment for the students and have excellent facilities that support the Teaching and Learning that takes place in all programs that promote the achievement of excellence.

Mooroolbark College's focus is principally on academic excellence, with staff who are committed to continuous improvement of student learning outcomes. A balanced and diverse range of programs is available to allow students to choose and complete an appropriate pathway and extra-curricular activities to build on their strengths and interests. The College boasts a strong record of academic achievement within the Junior School Aspire program and the Victorian Certificate of Education. The College provides a stimulating and secure learning environment involving a wide network of community partnerships within the VCE, VCE VM and VET programs.

At Mooroolbark College our House System has an emphasis on pastoral care which is designed around a robust belief in students belonging to `something bigger than self, something that values, protects and supports them, with distinct emphasis on the importance of relationships. House offices are located centrally around the Student Wellbeing & Learning Centre of which incorporates the College's wellbeing team, First Aid, café and recreational seating as well as the College library.



Each House consists of a House Leader, two Cluster Co-ordinators, a Learning Mentor and a Pathways Advisor.

With a focus on SWPBS, our College values of Respect, Resilience, Compassion and Endeavour are central in all college operations. Whilst our College values span throughout all year levels, Year 7 has a specific focus on Resilience, Year 8 on Respect, Year 9 on Endeavour and Year 10 on Compassion.

The school values educational leadership and our School Improvement Team consists of the Principal Class, Business Manager (ES), Inclusion Leader (ES) and all Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists.

The College is proud of the tradition that is built around Student Leadership, SRC and House Captains, Academic Awards and Sporting Achievements.

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 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.

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

NATURE OF POSITION:

The Head of each House is a Leading Teacher within the Leadership Team of the College and will undertake the management and overall leadership of vertical House of approximately 250 students.

This position is supported by 2 House Cluster Leaders.

COMMITTEE/WORK GROUP MEMBERSHIP:

This position is a member of the School Improvement Team.

This role includes membership of the following improvement teams:

- Student Wellbeing Executive

The Head of House is required to attend the SWPBS Implementation Team, Full House Meetings and at least one additional Improvement Team (i.e. Student Attendance Improvement Team).

This role requires the leadership of the:

- House Team. While the House Learning Mentor and the House Pathways Advisor do not report directly to the House Leader, they are an essential part of each House Team.

The Head of House will be roste

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