Classroom Teacher - Mathematics / Physical Education

Job Description

Classroom Teacher - Mathematics / Physical Education Schools (Government) Applications close Monday 17 March 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Classroom Teacher Occupation: Teacher Location: Geelong Reference: 1467953Location Profile Lara Secondary College has been in operation for 21 years and has embedded itself as part of the local community. The College offers a rich and broad curriculum across all year levels. Students in Years 7/8 work in pods of two classes enabling high levels of monitoring, learning and differentiation with two core teachers to ensure strong relationships are built as students transition to the secondary setting. The College delivers the Victorian Curriculum Standards from Years 7 to 10, with a core curriculum at Years 7 and 8, a core plus electives program at Years 9 and 10, and in the Later Years studies (Years 10 to 12) offers a broad range of pathways including VCE, VCE Vocational Major and VET with opportunities for acceleration into VCE from Year 10. The College implements clear guidelines in relation to student management and health and wellbeing, enabling all involved to develop a sense of pride and belonging. We believe that all students learn at different rates, and provide opportunities for all students to improve their results on assessments with additional study and effort. At Lara Secondary College, every student is supported to be their best in an environment where teachers are passionate about their work. We understand that strong relationships between students and teachers impact student learning positively. Our pastoral care curriculum across Years 7 to 12 supports academic success, self-esteem, learning confidence, resilience, and the ability to relate positively to others. Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Experience in responding to student learning needs. SC2: Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. SC3: Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents. SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in establishing and maintaining 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. Experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching. Role The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation, and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning. As the classroom teacher gains experience, their contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to their salary range, qualifications, training, and experience. Responsibilities The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to: Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students; Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school; Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal; Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions; Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties. Who May Apply 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. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position. The Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all. Child Safe Standards 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr