Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1546548
SC1 Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain 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 high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
SC6 (school specific) Demonstrated capacity to lead equitable provision and inclusive practices through the use of learning data to identify student need and implement responsive support through an MTSS framework.
SC7 (school specific) Demonstrated capacity to lead student engagement and attendance through exemplary positive classroom management, consistent processes and responsive partnerships with families.
The Year Level Leader is a highly skilled teacher and middle leader who leads improvements in student learning, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion, ensuring an equitable learning experience for all students. Working collaboratively with the college leadership, teachers, wellbeing staff and families, they promote a positive year-level culture and consistent behaviour expectations.
While maintaining a strong classroom teaching focus, the Year Level Leader monitors student progress, coordinates individual adjustments and targeted interventions, leads the Personal Learning and Careers program, and builds staff capacity through modelling and shared practice. They provide timely communication and reporting to stakeholders, ensuring every student is supported and challenged to achieve their personal best.
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:
Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Featherbrook P - 9 College is located in Point Cook, adjacent to the Featherbrook Community Centre. The school opened in term 1, 2017which was constructed through a Public Private Partnership which supports an optimal learning environment as well as enriched curriculum programs. The school also includes a Community Hub which includes the provision of an outside school hours program managed by the YMCA and facilities which will support other community programs for local community groups.
The facilities have been designed to:
A Contemporary Education
The school offers a progressive approach to educating students from Prep - Year 9. The school leadership team and teachers are purposeful in providing optimal learning experiences for each and every student and as such, provide all students with learning that is personalised and evidence-based. Our students enjoy and are engaged in a broad and differentiated curriculum promoting creativity, resilience and a growth mindset drawing on their sense of curiosity. STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Camps, Sports and Physical Education provide students with diverse learning opportunities. As a State Government school, our teachers draw from the best available education resources, knowledge and expertise from across the state education system.
Curriculum
Featherbrook P - 9 College delivers the mandated Victorian Curriculum and learning takes place in an environment that is conducive to preparing children for a complex world that demands heightened interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem- solving skills, plus strong literacy and numeracy skills. Our students learn and excel in learning spaces that support and inform responsive and innovative learning and teaching. Our programs are enriched through our partnership with the YMCA eg student leadership and camping programs.
Professionalism, instructional capacity and accountability of our teachers is foundational to the education our students receive. Teacher quality is crucial for optimal student achievement and so our energies are strategically directed towards coaching and capacity building of our teaching staff. High expectations of our students underpin rich learning and challenges provided for all students as they are supported to achieve and thrive. The following are enablers of Featherbrook College's education provision:
Safe and secure learning environment.