Location Profile

Location Profile Doveton College is a unique, diverse and vibrant learning community. It is unlike any other educational setting in Australia. Located in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Doveton College resides in one of the most disadvantaged metropolitan regions of Australia. It is the first of ten settings to be developed in association with the Colman Foundation, Our Place and the Department of Education. Doveton College is complex in its operation; it seeks to support, foster and develop opportunities for all members of the Doveton Community including children, young people, and adults. The focus is on providing high-quality teaching and learning programs for children and young people from 0 to 15 years old, with additional learning opportunities for parents and the wider community members. It provides a wide range of wrap-around educational, health and allied health services, Maternal and Child Health, and Adult Learning opportunities. Early Learning has an Exceeding Rating in all quality areas, operating a long day setting, with a focus on learning through play in a structured, appealing indoor/outdoor learning environment. Each week students from Foundation to Year 9 participate in the Doveton Engagement and Enrichment Program (DEEP) which operates as an extension to the school day and includes sports, performance, technology and artistic programs. Doveton College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention is paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, those with culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.



Children are at the centre of all our decisions. The community expectation is that the College will provide a safe and secure environment where the individual student can learn and develop to their full potential. In the school sector, high-quality teaching and learning is non- negotiable. All staff are strong professional educators, implementing teaching and learning programs that are evidenced based and informed by research and best practice. There is a solid focus on literacy and numeracy, alongside a well-developed social and emotional learning curriculum. The Doveton College vision is clear and is based on the belief that every child will succeed. There is a commitment to:

- the potential of each of our children and young people to learn, to achieve and do their best
- empowering all our children and young people to be curious, independent, happy and motivated to excel
- a rigorous and dynamic curriculum to meet the needs of, and promote the growth of every child and young person
- a strong learning culture and team approach, based on the values of Respect, Excellence, Empathy, Resilience, and Belonging
- the belief that learning occurs in partnership with parents and families and the support of the community

Selection Criteria

- SC1 Demonstrated experience, capacity, and flexibility to work with children of all age groups within the ELC.




- SC2 Demonstrated knowledge of the National Early Years Learning Framework, Victoria Early Years Learning Framework, and the National Quality Standards with the capacity to contribute to the ELC Quality Improvement Plan.
- SC3 Demonstrated understanding of child development and a capacity to use different approaches (such as adult-led, child-led and guided learning) in interactions with children.
- SC4 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- SC5 Ability to maintain a safe learning environment through an understanding of appropriate policies and procedures and responsive decision making.
- SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.

Role

The suitable candidate will:

- Hold current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
- Hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Display good written and verbal communication skills together with the confidence to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and families.
- Possess the ability to work professionally as part of a highly motivated and collaborative team.
- Demonstrate a willingness to be involved in all aspects of service delivery
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning through professional development
- Demonstrate a genuine interest and desire to facilitate the best possible outcomes for all children
- Possess a capacity for good judgement and a calm and mature disposition
- Hold the right to work in Australia
- Possess an excellent understanding of the EYLF and NQF
- Possess an excellent understanding of the Child Safe Standards and

📌 Early Childhood (Australia)
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