Department of Education Victoria – Branxholme VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Branxholme-Wallacedale Community School is a small rural school in Branxholme (Kurtuk-Kurtuk), 25 kilometres south of Hamilton, on Gunditjmara Country. Guided by our motto, `Live, Learn, Grow¿, we provide a friendly, caring and inclusive environment where every student is known and valued.

Our values of Resilience, Integrity, Safety and Endeavour underpin a strong sense of belonging. We nurture confidence, communication, wellbeing and personal growth, helping students become independent lifelong learners who contribute positively to their communities.

Experienced, dedicated staff deliver evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs tailored to individual learning needs. Small classes, up-to-date facilities and strong partnerships with families and the wider community support student success.

Our balanced curriculum includes Science, Aboriginal perspectives, Music, Auslan, Art, Sport, Humanities and the visiting MARC library. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are embedded throughout learning to deepen cultural understanding, respect and reconciliation.

Through School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support, we strengthen our positive, secure and supportive learning culture. Reflective teaching, ongoing professional learning and teamwork ensure we continually strive for excellent academic, social and emotional outcomes for every child.

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 data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

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, p

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