Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 1549264
SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes. Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole-school practice and contribute to the provision of whole-school professional learning.
Leading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school.
Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.
Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.
Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.
Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.
In recognition of the importance of leadership and management combined with exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the leading teachers may include but are 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.
Neerim South Primary School was established in 1878 and is located approximately 20 kms from Warragul and Drouin in the rural town of Neerim South, in West Gippsland. We have strong generational ties and are well supported by our School Council, Parents¿ Association and local community. Our vision is to `Provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially.¿ Students, staff and members of our school community are encouraged to live and demonstrate our core values of Respect, Learning, Teamwork and Perseverance.
We value our excellent reputation as a caring and inclusive environment.
The school¿s current Strategic Plan runs from 2024-2028.
Neerim South Primary School is committed to building connectedness to school and strengthening positive relationships with students and their families. The school promotes improving students social, emotional, behavioural, and academic outcomes through School Wide Positive Behaviour Support.
Staff have high expectations for every student, and this is reflected in our students¿ positive attitude to learning and belief in themselves. Our Professional Learning Community (PLC) meets regularly to embed a culture of working collaboratively to continuously improve teaching learning and wellbeing at Neerim South Primary School. Our Teaching and Learning is data-informed and aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0.
Neerim South Primary School offers a range of different opportunities and experiences for our students to engage in across their schooling years. We offer a range of specialist subjects including Art, Science, Digital Technologies, Auslan and Physical Education. Students have access to a range of extracurricular activities including Athletics, Swimming, Basketball, Camps and Excursions, Student Leadership, Junior School Council and student led assemblies.
We encourage the development of independence, active participation, and leadership within the school and wider community. Family involvement and engagement is a vital part of our school community. Our volunteer mentor program, transition programs such as `Fly into Foundation¿, buddy programs and the Berry Street Education Model are all valued by staff, students and families.
Our Student Family Occupation Education Index (SFOE) is 0.4730.
Students, staff and members of our school community are encouraged to live and demonstrate our core values of respect, learning, teamwork and perseverance.
Our school¿s vision is to empower our students to reach their personal best, and fully equip them to contribute positively to society as happy, healthy young people.
We currently have 132 students over seven classes and 19 staff members, including classroom, specialist, inclusive support officers and a wellbeing coordinator.
Our school grounds and buildings, which include a stadium are well maintained and adjoin residential properties, a sporting reserve and farmland. Most of our students live locally, however we also have an extensive bus system that transports students from outlying areas. Neerim South Primary School has developed close ties to the wider local community and enjoys support from our local shops and community services.
We also provide an extensive, accredited School Council run Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Program in our Orana Centre. This well supported service includes Before, After and Vacation Care programs. The Neerim South Primary School owned bus is used to transport students from other local primary schools to access this service.