Department of Education Victoria – Heywood VIC

4d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Heywood Consolidated School is situated in South Western Victoria on an extensive site. The town of Heywood (population 1200) is 25 km north of Portland. The school population is drawn from the town and surrounding farming districts.

Heywood Consolidated was formed in 1950 with the amalgamation of a number of schools from surrounding areas. It provides the only primary education in the town, but works closely with the Heywood and District Secondary College. Additionally we have established strong links with the pre-school providers and we are proud of our extensive transition program from Pre-school to Foundation. The Heywood community values their school and its place within the community.

An important part of our school is the local Koorie community, Gunditjmara people and we have close links with the Windamara Corporation as Koorie students comprise 25% of our total enrolment. The local culture enriches many aspects of the school including the acknowledgement of major events and activities and GCLS is taught in all grades across the school.

Currently our school has 100 enrolled students, 8 teachers and 7 support staff. Together we provide 4 classrooms and specialist teaching in Physical Education, Digital Technology, Music, Science and Art. We have solid performing arts and sporting programs and our school has gained many awards in these areas.

Our staff works collaboratively to support all of our students to achieve their potential. We do this through professional learning teams that investigate our literacy, numeracy and wellbeing team programs. We are building a strong professional learning community.



We provide our students with every opportunity to support learning in all curriculum areas as well as a focus on mental health and wellbeing.

Strong community spirit and a proactive School Council have ensured the best possible learning environment for our children.

The Berry Street Educational Model and Respectful Relationships program underpin our learning environment. We are also a Real School partner and are committed to Child safe standards.

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

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