Department of Education Victoria – Balwyn VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Established in 1962, Belmore School is a specialist school catering for students 5-18 years who have a physical disability and/or significant health impairment requiring paramedical support. Students have a wide range of intellectual abilities, and some have multiple disabilities and complex needs. All students are funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities, however we are currently transitioning students to be funded under the new Disability Inclusion Funding Model. Located in Stroud Street Balwyn with a frontage on Belmore Road, our school catchment area covers the northeast quadrant of Melbourne.

Belmore School has a highly qualified and experienced teaching team passionate about providing an optimum learning environment for our students. Supported by small class sizes and an extensive education support team, teachers aim to provide best practice in teaching and learning to enable each student to achieve their full potential. The teaching and education support team are supported by an onsite allied health team, this team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, a Music Therapist and an Allied Health Assistant. There is also an experienced Nurse on site at all times to manage students medical needs.The allied health team works closely with families, RCH, Orthokids and NDIS providers to ensure consistency for each student and promote optimal skill development and participation in the community.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated understanding of initiatives in student learningincluding the Standards,



the Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12and Assessment and Reporting Advice and the capacity to implementand evaluate learning and teaching programs in accordance with theVictorian curriculum.

SC2 Demonstrated high level classroom teaching skills and thecapacity to work with colleagues to continually improve teaching andlearning.

SC3 Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess student learningdata and to use this data to inform teaching for improved studentlearning.

SC4 Demonstrated high level written and verbal communicationskills and high level interpersonal skills including the capacity toestablish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, otheremployees and the broader school community to focus on studentlearning, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent withDepartment values, including a commitment and capacity to activelycontribute to and manage major curriculum or student activities and acommitment to continually improving teaching quality and capacitythrough the application of knowledge, skills and expertise derived fromongoing professional development and learning.

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 ofprograms to achieve specific student outcomes.The classroom teacher engages in criticalreflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engagestudents and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school programbeyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertakeother duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility isappropriate 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 withintheir school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school todefine quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of allstudents

- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school toengage 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 shapeindividual 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

📌 Classroom Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne