Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1506536
SC1 Partnerships with families and advocacy for student voice
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build respectful, culturally responsive partnerships with students, parents/carers and families, actively involve them in decision-making and advocate for student voice, choice and autonomy.
SC2 Expertise in Disability Inclusion Profiles, funding and documentation
Demonstrated expert knowledge and experience in implementing and overseeing Disability Inclusion Profiles (DIPs) across a school, including organising and coordinating evidence, preparing high-quality documentation, and effectively applying for and managing Disability Inclusion (DI) funding to support students with complex needs.
SC3 Capacity building through coaching, professional learning and mentoring
Lead the Disability Inclusion team, including modelling best practices in IEP creation, SSG completion and providing coaching, ensuring all teachers are supported to create inclusive environments for their students.
SC4 High-level organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated high-level organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail in managing complex documentation and processes, including Disability Inclusion Profiles. Proven ability to maintain accurate records, meet timelines, ensure compliance with Departmental policies and Disability Inclusion guidelines, and carefully analyse student data to support transparent, evidence-based decision making for students with disability and complex needs.
SC5 Collaborative teamwork and capacity to work within multi-disciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including classroom teachers, education support staff, leadership, wellbeing teams and external professionals, to support students with disability and complex needs. Share expertise in Disability Inclusion processes, and foster a culture of mutual support, professional dialogue and collective responsibility for improved student outcomes.
This role offers the potential to undertake higher duties at the Leading Teacher salary level.
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.
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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.
Vermont South Special School is located in Vermont South in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne in an attractive residential area. The school is a primary specialist setting for students with an intellectual disability (Full Scale Intelligence Quotient of between 50 - 70), aged between 5 - 12. Many students also exhibit other diagnosed disabilities and medical conditions, with 65% of students diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Students come from seven local government areas and are transported to school by bus. The school currently has 150 students with a maximum enrolment of 180 students. The school has 57 staff members: 2 Principal Class, 27 teachers (FTE 22.06) and 31 Education Support Staff (FTE 21.63 At Vermont South Special School, it is our mission to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education. Our core values are learning, respect, responsibility, and resilience. We are intent on engaging students in their learning through providing highly qualified teaching staff, proactive leadership, and a safe and inclusive environment.
The school is divided into four sections: Foundation, Juniors, Middles and Seniors. Class sizes are small, ranging from 6 - 7 students in Foundation to 12 - 13 in Seniors. A qualified Special Education teacher, together with a teacher assistant in every class, ensures that students' individual needs are catered for. Students are further supported by specialist subjects; Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and the Healthy Kitchen Program. An occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech pathologists, nurse and re-engagement officer also support students' additional needs.
The school has a strong commitment to positive parent/school partnerships, and we invite and welcome parent involvement at many levels as we know this leads to enhanced learning outcomes
This role offers the potential to undertake higher duties at the Leading Teacher salary level.