Department of Education Victoria – Derrinallum VIC

6d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Derrinallum P-12 College is located in the rural Western District of Victoria. The college provides meaningful and successful pathways from Foundation to Year 12. It is located approximately 100km from the major population centers of Geelong, Ballarat and Warrnambool and it services not only the Derrinallum township but the surrounding rural communities. Over the past three years the school¿s average enrolment from P-12 has been 80 students and the average class size has been 12. At Derrinallum College all staff know every student.

We have 27staff at the school including one Principal, one Assistant Principal, three Team Leaders (with a teaching load), 13Classroom Teachers and 9Education Support staff. Our teaching staff are each part of a team focusing on either achievement, wellbeing, or engagement. Our curriculum framework and updated instructional model have been co-constructed by teaching staff, who are well equipped to support incoming staff.

The school¿s physical environment is well maintained, strengthening the sense pride in the school. Classrooms are well presented and reflect a warm, welcoming, and engaging learning space for all students. Renovations over recent years include updating the main entrance, student toilets and senior student facilities, including the year 11 and 12 common room. The college has also invested heavily in ICT resources providing brand new laptops for every student from Foundation to year 12 and equipping classrooms with updated interactive whiteboards.

Through a strong sense of belonging, Derrinallum P-12 College and its community, foster the growth of all students to strengthen personal achievement,



engagement and well-being. The college prides itself on our sense of community and our values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Empathy and Support.

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 skilled learning

📌 Classroom Teacher (Derrinallum)
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