Leading Teacher: Teaching and Learning (Leading Teacher Range 3) - Urgent Hiring

We are looking for a driven Leading Teacher: Teaching and Learning (Leading Teacher Range 3) to join our passionate team at Schools (Government) in Melbourne Victoria
Growing your career as a Full Time Leading Teacher: Teaching and Learning (Leading Teacher Range 3) is an incredible opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, people management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Leading Teacher: Teaching and Learning (Leading Teacher Range 3) at Schools (Government) today!

RoleRangebank Primary School – Lead Teacher: Teaching and LearningOVERVIEWLeading 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:leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school prioritiesprovide a child safe environment in accordance with the child safe standardsleading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and deliveryleading and managing the provision of professional learning and developing individual and team performance and development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the schoolleading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff)teaching demonstration lessonsleading and managing the development of the school’s assessment and reporting policies and practicesleading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and disciplineleading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areasresponsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teacherscontributing to the overall leadership and management of the schoolcontributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration, anddeveloping and managing the school code of conduct.YOUR ROLE AT RANGEBANKLead the development, implementation and evaluation of key improvement strategies aligned to the school SSP and AIP.With the leadership team develop, implement and embed a whole school approach to teaching literacy and numeracyAs a member of the leadership team, support the development, implementation and embedding of a whole school approach to wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.Lead and support staff with the development, implementation and evaluation of processes, curriculum content and teaching practices related to literacy, numeracy and inclusion, and embedding it within their teaching pedagogyLead and support to staff in developing differentiated curriculum content, processes, products and environments to support the engagement and achievement of all studentsWork with the Learning Specialist to develop, implement and embed a coaching and observation model at Rangebank Primary SchoolLead the middle-leadership teaching and learning team to establish, implement and embed consistent PLC practices across the schoolBuild the leadership capacity and consistency of practice for PLC LeadersLead and oversee the development and delivery of extension programs, and provide support to build staff capacity to cater for high-achieving studentsProvide professional development, coaching, demonstration lessons and mentoring to build staff capacity in all areas of pedagogical practice, but especially in the implementation of the RPS Instructional ModelLead staff to ensure Rangebank PS provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom for all studentsForm part of the management team for at risk cohorts (EAL, ATSI, Equity funded students) and Disability Inclusion studentsWork with the Inclusive Practices Lead Teacher to support staff to implement inclusive education strategies within the classroomManage the budgets and resourcing of teaching and learning programmesYou will report directly to the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning and be part of the school improvement team and the school leadership team (teaching and learning).Other duties as directed by the Principal.Who May ApplyTeachers 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 CommitmentThe 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 ).Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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:DE ValuesThe Department’s employees commit to upholding DE’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE’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 DE values is available at: VIT LANTITETo 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.Location ProfileLocation ProfileWelcome to RangebankRangebank is a medium sized school of 380 students, located in Cranbourne in the Southeast of Melbourne. Our school community is proud to be home to many cultures. We are the first state primary school in Australia to teach Hindi from foundation to grade 6. Further to this, Rangebank has a strong connection to India and a sister school in Delhi that we visit once every 2 years, and they visit us bi-annually.Following a review in 2019, Rangebank has set a clear plan for continued growth and improvement. This focus on growth and improvement encompasses all parts of the school; academic excellence, supporting student wellbeing, creating a beautiful environment and strong community relationships. Underpinning all of these are the shared values we have developed with our community:Be Respectful - look after people and propertyBe Safe - protect yourself and othersBe Kind - be friendly and considerate to othersBe a Learner - be motivated and try your bestAt Rangebank, we focus on positive behaviours and celebrate those who display our values. We do this because we know when we are respectful, safe, kind and learning, we are being the best we can be as individuals and a whole school community. Our whole school agreed values are visible, lived and celebrated.Rangebank has worked hard in the last 18 months to invest in our staff. Research has continually shown, one of the most important factors to improving student outcomes is the teacher. Therefore, we want our teachers to be the most effective they can be and to be focused on growth - put simply, getting better each year.We have invested in professional development but also invested in developing strong teams across the school to ensure we are providing a quality, consistent and differentiated curriculum for all. Our teaching and learning team are led by an Assistant Principal and includes two Learning Specialists who are continually focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning in our school. We take great pride in our school, and in the warm and welcoming environment we have all worked hard to create. We welcome you to take a school tour, should you wish to do so please contact Principal, Adriana Allan on 0424 194 908. ResponsibilitiesIn 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:Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school prioritiesLeading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery;Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school;Leading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff);Teaching demonstration lessons;Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices;Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline;Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areas;Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers;Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school;Contributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration;Developing and managing the school code of conduct.

Benefits of working as a Leading Teacher: Teaching and Learning (Leading Teacher Range 3) in Melbourne Victoria:

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