Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher - Range 3
Occupation: Leading teacher
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1484402
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.
SC6 Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and leadership in supporting students, staff and families through inclusive processes which includes co-ordinating and contributing to SSG's, IEP's and the Disability and Inclusion process.
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.
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Pentland Primary School Expectations:
As a member of the PPS Executive Team, a leading teacher will:
· Engage with the whole staff and articulate the school's vision.
· Lead and manage the implementation of whole school improvement initiatives related to the School's AIP and Strategic Plan
· Be able to analyse data to improve student learning outcomes.
· Collaborate with members of leadership to lead, develop, implement, and evaluate programs to improve student learning outcomes.
· Work with Principal Class to facilitate professional development for staff.
· Be an exemplary teacher who can teach demonstration lessons that model innovative teaching practices, incorporating technologies effectively to enable students to achieve success.
· Be an active leader of the PLC process.
· Undertake ongoing professional learning and share new learning with the leadership team and teams across the school.
· Continue to develop a vision for Educational Growth at PPS for the duration of the Strategic Plan with strategies, goals, and targets within a cycle of review which will involve further investigation of the latest research, ongoing examination of current practice including a needs analysis and preparation of a long-term strategy to continue a whole school approach.
· Attend school community events.
· Other duties as negotiated with Principal Class
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.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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 a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Pentland Primary School opened in 1993. We are a growing school with a current enrolment of 560 students. Pentland is situated on the northern edge of Bacchus Marsh and lies at the base of the Pentland Hills. We are on approximately 10 acres of land, comprising of a mod grass oval/running track, undercover basketball/netball court, playgrounds, landscaped garden areas and an orchard which we are continually improving and developing.
At present our school consists of 23 classrooms as well as art, STEAM, library, respectful relationships and music rooms. We have a food technology room and gymnasium. All classrooms and specialist areas are heated and air-conditioned.
The Bacchus Marsh Township has experienced significant growth during the past 5 years. New housing developments and steady construction have resulted in increased enrolments for our school. The age and profile of the staff have been significantly influenced. Pentland Primary School is led by our Principal and 3 Assistant Principals and employs approximately 50 staff. We have a combination of recently graduated and experienced staff who are friendly, approachable, diverse and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all our students.
Pentland Primary School is very inclusive, our school community embraces all students and families. Diversity exists in the parent occupation and skills of our community. We currently have a Student Family Occupation index rating of 0.3747. School Council and the school leadership team have worked strategically to support families through targeted use of our equity funding. We operate a breakfast club 5 days per week. The welfare of the school community is an important value, in addition to an emphasis on ensuring all students feel safe and happy at school. This will continue to be a pivotal focus for us moving forward.
Pentland provides education programs that are relevant and of high quality with an emphasis on the use of technology across the curriculum. The school has adopted an integrated approach to planning and delivery of the curriculum. The school provides comprehensive programs across the Victorian Curriculum. Specialist classes include Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, ICT, and Respectful Relationships. STEAM is in its second year, with exciting things planned for the future. Student intervention, support and extension programs are areas we also focus on, implementing STAP and Advanced Maths programs into our school with great success. The Early Years and Information Technology programs will continue to be pivotal to our school¿s curriculum delivery.
The implementation of the Victorian Curriculum and Victorian Teaching & learning Model 2.0 will remain a priority in building the capacity of our professional learning team. The E5 teaching and workshop models has remained a priority and a focus for the continual improvement of teaching and program delivery. Staff are supported by literacy, numeracy and inclusion coaching.
Pentland Primary school offers a wide range of opportunities for its students including a comprehensive camping and excursion program, swimming program, choir, involvement in sporting teams and local competition. We also have a Junior School Council, encouraging student voice.
A close partnership exists between the Bacchus Marsh College and Pentland Primary School. We are actively involved in a Community of Practice based around Disability & Inclusion.