Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Graduate Teacher Program
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1535928
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to 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 capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.
At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.
Core responsibilities include:
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:
Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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
All applicants must have a personal profile on Recruitment Online and ensure it is current, including VIT registration status. Applications should be submitted through Recruitment Online to ensure notification of outcomes is sent to a current email address. Successful applicants must have current VIT registration.
Where multiple vacancies with overlapping subjects or duties are advertised, a single application will suffice. Detailed employment terms and conditions are available on the Department's Human Resources website.
Where more than one vacancy has been advertised, that includes one or more of the same subject/duties, e.g. Mathematics / Science, Mathematics / Science / VCAL etc , it is not necessary to submit more than one set of applications as you will be considered for both/all similar vacancies.
Applications must include:
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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.
VISION
'Together at Laverton P-12 College we nurture our students through learning and encourage our students to actively participate in and contribute to an ever changing and diverse community with respect, responsibility and fairness¿
MISSION
Laverton P-12 College's mission is to `to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education.
VALUES
Our school values of Learning, Belonging, and Succeeding underpin all that we do at Laverton P-12 College¿.
We continually connect these values to the teaching and learning programs and they are relevant across all stages of the learning continuum. Our values underpin a cohesive coordinated structure that enhances the well-being and learning opportunities for every student.
COLLEGE SUB SCHOOL STRUCTURE
We are committed to a culture of success and growth at Laverton P-12 College. We uphold high standards and view learning challenges as opportunities for personal and academic development. Our approach empowers students to take ownership of their learning, fostering resilience and forward-thinking.
As educators, we are continuously evaluating our impact on student learning and the world around us. We engage in ongoing professional development and seek ways to contribute positively to our community. Together, we strive to create an environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.
WORKFORCE
The College staffing profile consists of approximately 120 staff members; including 5 Principal class, 11 Leading Teachers, 3 Learning Specialists, 57 teachers, 32 Education Support Staff and 2 Paraprofessionals.
We heavily invest in building our staff's professional knowledge and foster collaborative teamwork to support our students' diverse needs.
ENROLMENT
The College has over 700 students enrolled from Foundation to Year 12. Our community is diverse, with 48% of students speaking languages other than English at home. A significant portion of our student body comes from Karen, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern communities.
FACILITIES
Our College facilities and resources ensure that students are provided with an optimal learning environment and include a Performing Arts Centre, a fully equipped VET Hospitality centre, an Engineering workshop, Gymnasium, landscaped gardens, primary and secondary ovals, multiple netball and basketball courts, an undercover synthetic area for play and a beach volleyball area. Each classroom has Audio Visual technology and our students can access notebooks and iPads.
LOCATION
Laverton P-12 College resides within the western suburbs of Melbourne in the local area of Hobson's Bay.
SIZE AND STRUCTURE
The school is comprised of seven permanent buildings and two relocatable buildings, providing a range of specialised learning spaces, including a gymnasium, performing arts centre, instrumental music rooms, a state of the art food technology kitchen and cafe, practical science rooms, technology and engineering spaces, and a well-resourced College library.