English/Hums Classroom Teacher

Job Description

Applications close Thursday 13 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Classroom Teacher Occupation: Teacher Location: Eastern Metropolitan Reference: 1463577Location Profile Information about Doncaster Secondary College, its ethos, programs and the Strategic Plan 2022-2025, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be obtained at our website Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching. SC6: One of the core responsibilities of schools is to keep children safe. Ministerial Order 870 and the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority, (VRQA) outline the responsibilities of schools for child safety. What is your understanding of the standards and how can you support the implementation in your role? 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 in order 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 the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher. 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. 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 in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. Application Requirements Please provide: A cover sheet providing your name, home address and telephone contact details; Evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia (i.e. copy of passport); A specific one-page response to each of the selection criteria with regard to the position advertised; A summary of experience and qualifications; Names, contact details, nature of relationship to you, mobile number and email addresses of three (3) referees who can provide information regarding your application in relation to the key selection criteria. Applications close Thursday 13 February 2025 at 11.59PM #J-18808-Ljbffr