Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1520345
Kew High School is a high performing co-educational school located in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school was established in 1963 and continues to proudly provide an outstanding, holistic education to students of the local community. In 2025, Kew High School is comprised of 1002 students and 97 equivalent full-time staff. The staff includes 3 Principal Class members, 71 equivalent full-time teachers, 1.2 paraprofessional staff and 21.8 education support staff. The school prioritises high expectations and places students at the centre of a comprehensive learning and teaching program.
The Kew High School motto is: ASPIRE, STRIVE, ACHIEVE and the values of the school are founded in the first word of the motto, ASPIRE. Students and Staff are deliberately and actively guided by the values of Accountability, Social Equity, Participation, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in all aspects of school life. These school values inform the agreed learning behaviours in our classroom norms, they frame our positive behaviours framework and are consistently reflected in the broad co-curricular programs across the school.
In 2023, Kew High School celebrated its 60th Anniversary and the school has been proud to offer the local community access to the highest quality, co-educational, public education over the past 60 years. We are continuously improving our general and specialist teaching spaces and in 2022, a $10.8m STEM Centre was opened. We also have a dedicated music centre and a competition double gym and professionally equipped theatre, which are both heavily utilised by community clubs and groups.
Kew High School prioritises community development and has active parent and alumni groups who regularly engage with activities and programs at the school. We have established and developed a wide range of partnerships to enable excellence in our curricular and extra-curricular programs. We recognise the importance of extra-curricular learning and development with a broad range of camps, tours, performances, competitions, and expeditions locally, interstate, and internationally.
Kew High School is committed to child safety. For Kew High School's Child Safe Code of Contact and Statement of Commitment please see www.kew.vic.edu.au
Applicants should visit www.kew.vic.edu.au to access school documents.
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 Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of a large, high performing ISP and Exchange Program, and improve Kew High School¿s reputation as a school of choice through the ongoing development of an outstanding program founded on the principles of high support and high expectations, and the integration of International Students into all aspects of life at KHS.
To provide a high-quality educational program to International students in an atmosphere of high support and high expectations
To enable International Students to maximise their social and academic talents
To further enhance the reputation of the International Student Program and the school
To monitor and improve student progress and wellbeing liaising regularly with the Principal Team, Sub-School and Wellbeing Teams, students, teachers, homestays, parents and the International Education Division (IED) of the Department of Education and Training
Feedback from school staff, students, parents, and guardians
Program surveys and recommendations for improvement
Monitoring of RTP numbers and nationalities as well as English proficiency
VCE student achievement data, ATAR scores, and tertiary destination data
Successfully meeting or exceeding all compliance expectations and IED audit requirements
To support and coordinate all aspects of the school¿s International Student Program including the documentation of processes and maintenance of the ISP Handbook
To support and lead the improvement of the International Student Program at Kew High School including marketing and promotion of the program
To work with the PCOs, Year Level Coordinators, LA Coordinators and staff to enhance the focus of international education at Kew High School and build collective understanding of how to support International Students at Kew High School
To promote Kew High School as an exemplary secondary school which has educational links with overseas countries
To lead the monitoring of student progress and attendance and to provide programs to support international student wellbeing
To ensure active involvement of Kew ISP students in IED student activities and the Global Learning Awards
To support pastoral and academic programs as required
Excellent organisational skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills
High level computer skills and knowledge of computer applications
A demonstrated capacity to work both collaboratively and independently and demonstrate initiative
Demonstrated knowledge of cross-cultural issues including a knowledge of the education and social backgrounds of the international students
Knowledge of IED policies and guidelines in relation to international students
A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others
Substantial relevant administrative experience preferred but not essential
The successful applicant will require a Working With Children Check or VIT registration. The successful applicant will be required to have a driving licence.
The successful applicant will be required to enter into an Employment Agreement.
Administrative:
Perform administrative duties in relation to the placement and ongoing care for international students:
Provide advice to the Principal on issues relating to international students
Be familiar with IED policies, protocols and guidelines in relation to International Students
Responsible in the establishment and maintenance of school-based student files (OHSC, student visa details, passport details, etc.)
Maintain and update information on Contact Student Database, including student movements, change of homestays, dates of visits, changes to accommodation etc.
Respond to and maintain VISIT system in ensuring compliance and governance
Support and communicate with student, homestay, parents, the IED and other stake holders
Maintain an agent database and develop a schedule of updates to agents and families about student progress and engagement
Student Welfare:
Monitor and support the students in selecting and monitoring suitable homestay accommodation as set out in the Kew High School Homestay Policy, briefing families on rules and expectations, conflict resolution etc.
Provide homestay and third-party nominations with high quality support through Homestay program
Ensure smooth airport reception and homestay placement
Provide pastoral care to students through managing all aspects of attendance, course progress, behaviour and homestay arrangements
Assist Year Level Coordinators, Well-being Officers, and Principal Class in relation to student health and well being
Assist in organising and implementing an effective orientation program, social events and excursions for students
Assist in providing appropriate support structures for the student, e.g., welfare, counselling, medical appointments etc.
Provide the parents/students/homestays with 24 hour, 7 day availability, including school holiday periods
Critical incident reporting and oversight in conjunction with the Principal Team
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.