Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1547557
Applicants should provide evidence of their ability to demonstrate the following criteria:
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.
As a key member of the Leadership Team of the school, the Junior School Leader will work collaboratively to provide high quality leadership in all aspects of student learning, engagement and wellbeing. The Junior School Leader will work with the Principal Class Team to support staff to work effectively within the Junior School and across the school to implement high quality learning programs.
The Junior School Leader (Leading Teacher) leads the Junior School at Reservoir High School, with a particular focus on transition and on building strong, lasting relationships with every new family. The role ensures students and families feel known, welcomed and confident from first contact through to the end of their first year, and that the Junior School is a safe, inclusive and high-expectations learning community.
The Leading Teacher is an instructional and relational leader: they model excellent teaching, coach colleagues, coordinate the Junior School team and work closely with the leadership team, Wellbeing staff and primary school partners.
Transition Program
New-family Engagement
Student Belonging
The establishment and promotion of Year Level identity and spirit and fostering whole-school spirit.
Work with the Wellbeing Team to identify early any students who are struggling to settle and put timely supports in place.
Teaching and Learning
Ensuring that Reservoir High School's vision, values and principles of teaching and learning are implemented and embedded across the school.
Leading the development and implementation of contemporary curriculum and pedagogy, including our whole school evidence based, pedagogical approach, "Learning By Design" and the RHS Lesson Model, our articulation of the VTLM 2.0.
Model high-quality, evidence-based teaching and share effective practice with colleagues through coaching, observation and feedback.
Lead the Junior School IMPACT Program planning so that students make strong progress from their first term, including those who arrive with gaps or additional needs.
Analyse student learning data to identify trends and inform teaching, intervention and extension.
Student Wellbeing and Engagement
Lead Positive Education, which includes Visible Wellbeing and School Wide Positive Behaviours approach to student engagement within the Sub-School, in consultation with other Sub-School Leaders and the Principal Class Team.
Staff Leadership
Lead and support the Junior School Team, meeting regularly with your Sub-School Manager and the two Student Engagement Coordinators. Lead the development and growth of members of the Sub-School Team to enhance their capabilities.
Support the Junior School teachers, including graduate and early-career staff, through Professional Learning Communities and mentoring.
Contribute to the school's strategic planning and Annual Implementation Plan.
Supporting staff to enhance individual practice and building their professional capabilities through the development of reflective practice within the relevant Year Level, with a particular focus on School Wide Positive Behaviours.
The provision of support for and delivery of Professional Learning to staff within the Sub-School and across the school that focuses on improving student learning outcomes.
Work with the Leadership Team to support the development of innovative and reflective teaching practice.
Participate in School Leadership Team sessions and in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Annual Implementation Plan and School Strategic Plan.
Lead Sub-School meetings designed to develop a whole school approach within the Sub-School and across the school. This will include the development of staff practice within the Sub-School on matters of pedagogy, student management and wellbeing.
Maintain a leading role in the learning, pastoral care and management of students, including the monitoring of attendance, academic progress, uniform and behaviour.
Share responsibility for the learning, engagement and wellbeing needs of students by liaising where necessary, with the Wellbeing Team.
Assist the Student Engagement Coordinator when required with managing students within the Sub-School to ensure students meet the school expectations outlined in the Reservoir High School Vision and Values statement and School Wide Positive Behaviours framework.
Participate in meetings with parents on matters of student wellbeing and student management.
Lead programs that develop student wellbeing within the Sub-School and across the school.
Lead the implementation of Individual Learning Plans within the Sub-School and take an active role in student Course Counselling.
Build a culture and team spirit that fosters the development of student leadership and celebrates student achievement. Develop student leadership opportunities within the Sub-School and actively promote student voice.
With the Sub-School Team take responsibility for the physical Sub-School environment ensuring that the learning spaces are at all times presented in a manner that fosters and celebrates student learning and outstanding achievement.
Develop a culture of reflection and evaluation of practice through the Performance and Development Process for staff across the school.
Participate in staff selection processes for the school for internal and external positions.
Any other duties as required by the Principal.
Community and School Life
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.
Reservoir High is a medium sized school of approximately 700 students that has proudly served the Reservoir, Preston, and Kingsbury communities since 1958. Reservoir High is a dual-campus school, hosting the Heidelberg Teaching Unit on its site. The school has state-of-the-art facilities where students are immersed in powerful learning that prepares them for life beyond school.
The school serves a richly diverse community, and the multicultural nature of our community provides a depth and quality to the students' educational experiences. The school has over 65 cultural, religious and language groups, a significant Koorie community and over 39% of our students have a language background other than English. Reservoir High School has a highly rigorous and academically stimulating Select Entry Accelerated Learning program and is an approved provider of education to International students, providing all learners with an enriched personalised program designed to ensure every individual reaches their full potential.
The schools vision is to build resilient, curious and reflective learners who strive for excellence and value diversity through showing respect for self, others and the community. The school's values of Diversity, Excellence, Respect and Success are evident in our actions and interactions.
Reservoir High provides a learning environment in which every student is known both as a person and learner. The curriculum is designed to empower students through discovery, inquiry and collaboration. The teaching is differentiated, responsive to the needs of every individual and informed through high-level assessment practices. We aim to empower students in their own learning, build engagement, self-efficacy and develop self-motivation to achieve success. We provide a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes the wellbeing of all students and builds a partnership with parents and the wider community to ensure every learner thrives. Outstanding features which draw students to our school include opportunities in our Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL Academy accredited), in addition to our Performing Arts and Sporting programs. Our Languages program provides opportunities for students to study Mandarin and Italian, and our students experience extensive cultural and language immersion.
Reservoir High School offers a broad range of opportunities to senior students, including VCE and VET. Our Senior Studies program provides all students with a tailored individualised pathway, allowing for informed student choice. The personalisation of learning across the school is intended to ensure every individual student is provided with the most appropriate pathway so as to ensure all achieve success.
Reservoir High School has extensive tertiary and industry links and is involved in many programs that assist students as they transition from school to work or further education and training. The school also has a strong partnership with La Trobe University, which provides our students with opportunities to engage in programs with the university and pathways beyond school. Many students begin university study while enrolled at Reservoir High and this continues to be a focus to support the success of our students as they transition into further study. The school has an excellent Work Experience Program and opportunities for students to attend work placement. Reservoir High School is part of the Headstart Initiative that enables students to commence their apprenticeship or traineeship while completing their VCE.
Our Student Support Team consists of a Wellbeing Team Manager, a Mental Health Practioner, a Youth Worker and a school nurse. This team supports staff and students, and they also deliver extensive peer mentor and wellbeing programs throughout the year for a range of student groups dependent on need. We also have a Doctor-in-School, which provides a full medical service to our students and families. Student leadership, voice and agency is highly valued, and students have the opportunity to hold a range of formal leadership positions including the Year 12 Student Leadership Team and undertake membership on both the School Council and the Student Representative Council. Our Student Leaders have responsibility for shaping the strategic direction of the school.
To ensure all our students have the essential skills and knowledge relevant to 21st Century Learning, Reservoir High School has a one-to-one student laptop program, incorporating both a school-provisioned option in addition to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) approach that provides all students with their own laptops. A technologically rich curriculum and innovative learning environment enables student learning to be transformed through the creation of real-life, meaningful and highly engaging learning experiences. Our teachers are increasingly adept users and creators of technology, with the `Flipped' or `Blended Classroom' approach used by many. This allows students to self-pace their learning when at home, provides rich extension and challenge and builds independent learners, a critical skill for life-long success beyond school.