Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Grampians - Horsham
Reference: 1520798
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.
Leading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school.
Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.
Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.
Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.
Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.
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.
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
This position has been advertised as part of the Targeted Financial Incentives (TFI) program and includes incentive and retention payments. Payments are only applicable and payable if the successful candidate meets the candidate eligibility criteria.
Payments and support on offer (subject to candidate eligibility criteria, see below):
TFI candidate eligibility criteria:
For further information on Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areas area classifications, or to review a particular school or ordinary place of residence address, refer to ABS Maps, via Australian Bureau of Statistics (select filter '2021 Remoteness Area').
Further information regarding this offering is available on the department's website at https://www.vic.gov.au/Relocation-incentives-to-teach-in-Regional-Victoria
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.
Mission Statement
Horsham West and Haven Primary School's mission is to maintain a
community of learners who are happy and confident in their ability to learn,
grow and succeed.
Vision Statement
Horsham West and Haven Primary School's vision is to empower all
students to achieve their personal best.
Values and Behaviours
Respect
Creativity
Passion
Positivity
We support each other
The school values are the cornerstone of our expectations for our school
community.
http://horshamwps.vic.edu.au
Horsham West and Haven Primary School is a dual campus primary school
with a combined enrolment of approximately 650 students. The two
campuses are 7.5km apart, situated in developing residential areas and
enjoy a healthy level of community support and involvement as evidenced
by active Parents¿ Clubs which operate at both campuses.
The Horsham West campus is located on the western fringe of Horsham
and is a large primary school with 540 students. The campus has specialist
facilities which include a gymnasium, performing arts room, art room,
STEAM room and a well-resourced library.
Our Haven campus is located in a rural setting on the southern outskirts of
Horsham. The Prep to Year 6 curriculum provided at the Haven campus is
well supported by weekly art, German, STEAM and physical education
classes. The campus has adjoining community sports facilities that extend
the recreational activities available to students.
Each year, the school musical production showcases the talents of our
students. There is a focus on information technology with the introduction
of iPads throughout the school.
Horsham West and Haven Primary School are implementing Explicit Direct
Instructional practices across the school, with a focus on using research
and evidence to embed Structured Literacy. The school has invested
heavily in the professional development of staff, ensuring that students who
attend Horsham West and Haven Primary School receive evidence-based
instruction daily.
Our teachers are dedicated, hardworking and, importantly, caring
professionals who go out of their way to ensure all children receive the
highest quality educational experience we can offer. Our support staff
team, which includes our office administration staff, education support
liaison, welfare officer and integration aides provide invaluable support to
students and teachers across our school.