Baimbridge College, Hamilton is a co-educational Secondary School Yr 7 ¿ 12 with an enrolment of approx. 290 students and is located in the majestic Western District of Victoria. It is nestled between the beautiful beaches of Port Fairy and the Grampians ranges of Dunkeld. There is something for everyone in Hamilton with a thriving farming establishment, growing industrial area, service and arts communities and numerous sporting clubs.
The College retains the best aspects of the schools from which it was created: Hamilton High School, Hamilton Technical School and Hamilton Secondary College. As such, it is well placed to deliver a comprehensive curriculum which effectively prepares students for further education in many fields of study. Our values are simple, Pride Courage and Respect in equal measures and our vision is that every child is taught to their capabilities and beyond. We believe that every child should experience success and recognise that human communities depend upon a diversity of talent not as singular conception of ability.
Baimbridge College VCE students can choose from a diverse curriculum. Access to both academic based VCE, Vocationally orientated options, including access to vocational courses run at The Hamilton District Skills Centre, all of which indicate student pathways are well catered for.
Baimbridge College has student wellbeing central to its ethos with the implementation of the Year 7 & 8 Hubs, focusing on individual student based needs delivering the Victorian curriculum a the data derived level,
and this year¿s year 9 shows the NAPLAN data to back the success of this initiative.
Baimbridge College is one of the pre-eminent secondary schools in the South-West.
Selection Criteria
SC1Demonstrated 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.
SC2Demonstrated 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.
SC3Demonstrated 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.
SC4Demonstrated 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.
SC5Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in qualified 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 o