Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1541162
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.
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
The role of classroom teacher may include but is 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
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.
Carrum Downs Secondary College has a growing enrolment of 930 students and in excess of 100 staff. CDSC fosters a supportive learning environment where every young person is supported to achieve their very best and to embody the values of Respect, Effort and Integrity.
The college offers a broad program culminating in wide variety of subjects offerings within the VCE and the VM VCE certificates. The core focus of the college is on developing students Literacy and Numeracy skills, to ensure they have an understanding of the diverse pathway options available to them and are able to access and pursue the pathways they enjoy. Students are encouraged to have a voice and identity, and the College boasts an extensive Student Leadership Program along with a host of extra curricula programs including: Instrumental Music, Sport, Performing and Creative Arts.
Our new STEAM building was recently added to further enhance our exceptional facilities which also includes an on-site student run café, auditorium, new Senior Centre and modern twin court gymnasium and weights room.
Our cutting-edge teaching programs, positive student relationships and wide-ranging learning experiences makes being a staff member at Carrum Downs Secondary College an appealing place to be. We are focused on reducing administrative burden on our staff and supporting all teachers to improve their classroom practice. We achieve this through providing all staff with access to high quality professional learning and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and to grow.
At Carrum Downs Secondary College we are passionate that every student achieves their very best. We aim to enhance the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students and to develop all students abilities. We strive to create and maintain a positive, caring and safe learning environment in which all students are provided the opportunity to achieve success.
Please contact our Principal Chad Ambrose [email protected] OR refer to the college website for further information: www.cdsc.vic.edu.au