Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1501062
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.
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:
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.
Scoresby Secondary College is located in Knox with an enrolment around 300, which is expected to rise significantly over the next few years. The College serves the communities of Scoresby, Knoxfield, Ferntree Gully and the surrounding suburbs of Rowville, Lysterfield, Wantirna South and Boronia. The College is structured around two sub schools with each sub school established to meet the age specific needs for the different stages of their journey from early adolescence into adulthood. Junior School (Years 7,8,9) Senior School (Years 10,11, 12). A strong Code of Conduct provides for a safe and orderly environment. The College sets high expectations and promotes active participation in learning with a belief that all students can develop and achieve success across a range of curricular and co-curricular activities. It is the setting of high expectations that the College believes empowers students to aim for their personal best and take on responsibility for their own behavior and learning. Students study a core program of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Mandarin, Physical Education, Arts, Music, and Technology in the Junior School with a range of opportunities for specialisation in the Senior School. The extra-curricular program includes an exceptional voice and instrumental program, performing arts production, camps and overseas sister school, student leadership opportunities and sport. The College boasts a mix of traditional and purposeful teaching and learning facilities, a Senior School Study Centre, Resource Centre, extensive playing fields, including a four court synthetic surface, gymnasium, landscaped grounds and computer and ICT facilities throughout. The College prides itself on the establishment of partnerships with business, industry and tertiary education providers, providing authentic learning experiences for student learning and greater opportunities for student pathways and transitions. The majority of the College¿s graduates are successful in obtaining places in university and TAFE after completing Year 12.