Department of Education Victoria – Thornbury VIC

19h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

At Thornbury High School, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. Our core vision is to inspire and empower students to become respectful, resilient, and innovative leaders, equipped with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education through a broad range of academic and extracurricular programs that cater to the diverse needs, talents, and aspirations of our students. Our strong focus on inclusivity ensures that all students feel valued, respected, and supported in their individual learning journeys. We cultivate a culture of high expectations, fostering a safe and secure learning environment where every student can achieve their personal best.

Our school's vision is underpinned by the following core values:

- Academic Excellence: We maintain high academic standards and encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
- Respect and Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and foster an environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and respect.
- Wellbeing and Resilience: We prioritize the mental and emotional wellbeing of our students, helping them develop resilience and confidence to face life's challenges.
- Innovation and Opportunity: We embrace innovation in teaching and learning, offering a wide range of opportunities for students to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.

Thornbury High School serves approximately 1,100 students, and we continue to lead in academic achievement and post-school pathways. Our strong performance in VCE results, highlighted by our recent recognition with `The Age¿ Schools that Excel Award, reflects our commitment to excellence. We continue to see significant improvement in student outcomes, with 16% of our Year 12 cohort achieving an ATAR above 90.

We are proud of our diverse programs, including the free instrumental music tuition offered to Year 7 and 8 students, our expanded Sports Academy, and the Italian language immersion program. Our commitment to fostering both academic and extracurricular growth is reinforced by recent developments in our school facilities, including the $14.9 million STEAM Centre and the Performing Arts and Sports Centre, which further enhance our vibrant teaching and learning environment.

Thornbury High School values the diverse backgrounds of our students and staff, and we work to create a school culture where all feel welcome and supported. Our student-led bullying survey, along with ongoing efforts to promote wellbeing, contribute to a secure and positive learning environment where students can grow both academically and personally.

We are committed to ongoing improvement and providing a high-quality educational experience for all students. For more information, please visit our website at www.thornburyhs.vic.edu.au or connect with us through our community Facebook page.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which Thornbury High School stands, the Wurundjeri People, and pay our respects to their elders¿ past, present, and emerging.

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.

The classroom teachers may also be required to undertake responsibilities beyond the classroom provided they are 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, 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.

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.

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.

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

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

- Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
- Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
- Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions;
- Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Italian Teacher

Title: Italian Teacher

Reports To: Languages KLA leader

Subordinates: None

Salary Range: CT

Time fraction: 1.0 (12 month position, starting January 27, 2027)

A classroom teacher at Thornbury High School is responsible for designing and delivering an educational program for their students which is consistent with the aims and objectives of the School and the Department of Education.

At Thornbury High School, Italian classes run all the way to VCE including separate classes of Year 11 and 12, and study of a Language is compulsory for all students from Years 7-9. In addition, we offer a CLIL program to students of Italian from Year 8 onwards, in which Humanities subjects are also taught in Italian. Our school also runs a biennial Italy trip, offers a 5-week student exchange to Bologna, and hosts students from our sister school in Bologna.

The successful applicant will work in a collaborative and close-knit team to foster an appreciation for Italian language and culture in our students. This role requires the successful applicant to have relevant Italian Language teaching experience, as they will be required to teach Italian, predominantly across Years 7-9.

Further information about our course offerings can be found at the student handbook section of our school’s website (https://www.thornburyhs.vic.edu.au/studenthandbooks).

Position responsibilities

- Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
- Creating a calm, positive workplace that is conducive to students’ learning, in line with the school’s student well-being and engagement policies and processes;
- Assessing the educational development of students, compiling and maintaining records of that development and providing reports to parents/guardians;
- Being actively involved in the school’s professional learning program, including professional learning communities (PLC);
- Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
- Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions;
- Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Conditions apply

- Police Check
- VIT/WWCC
- Child Safety Standards
- DET Code of Conduct

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

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📌 Italian teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne