Head of junior school teacher range

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 26/01/2028

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1416127

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated high level understanding of initiatives in student relationships and wellbeing, curriculum, assessment, educational technology and pedagogy, and the capacity to provide leadership in the alignment of these areas.

SC2 Demonstrated outstanding classroom teaching skills and the capacity to support colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.

SC3 Demonstrated high level ability to monitor and assess student learning data at the individual, cohort and whole school level and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.

SC4 Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff and contribute to the leadership and management of the school.

SC5 Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to and lead whole school improvement initiatives, manage major curriculum or student activities and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

SC6 Demonstrated capacity to lead a cohort of students, their teacher and families to develop and maintain a positive and productive learning culture.

Role

Reports to:

Reports to the Principal Team.

Provides information and advice to the Teaching & Learning Team and Wellbeing & Engagement Team.

Direct Reports:

• Year Level Leaders
• Sub-School Administrator

Working Relationships:

This Leading Teacher works closely with:

• The Principal Team
• Other Sub-School Leaders
• Teaching & Learning Team
• Wellbeing & Engagement Team
• Leadership Team
• PLC Leaders
• Year Level Leaders
• Careers and Pathways

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 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

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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values

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:

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

VIT LANTITE

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.

Location Profile

A new school opened in January 2024

Serving the needs of families in Wyndham and Werribee.

Year 7 students in 2024 with Year 8 commencing in 2025.

Would you like to be a key player in building a positive, supportive, inclusive and high expectations school culture and climate?

Are you excited by the possibilities that a new school brings?

Are you prepared to work hard and be rewarded with the success of seeing a new school grow and thrive?

If you answered 'Yes' to these three questions, you may be just the person we are looking for at Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College.

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is a new school that opened for students at the start of the 2024 school year. We are located in the Harpley Estate in Frome Cr, Werribee, which is 31km west of the Melbourne CBD. We commenced this year with 176, Year 7 students in and we will be adding a new year level, each year until we cater for students in Year 7-12. We anticipate a peak enrolment of 1200 - 1400 students at our College.

Our Vision

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College builds bright futures for the young people of the local communities. Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity underpin the development of an aspirational and inclusive school community that supports each student on their learning journey to a pathway through and beyond school. We foster strong connections with community to ensure today's learners can thrive as generous, active and informed citizens.

Our Mission

We're on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by delivering high impact, evidence-based practices in learning and wellbeing, within a culture of high expectations for success. Healthy, happy and curious students and staff bring our vision and values to life.

Our Motto

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College's Motto is Building Bright Futures.

Additional information can be found at

Candidates are asked to submit their application as one (1) PDF document. Within this document you should include a cover letter, resume, response to each selection criteria and the contact details of three (3) confidential, professional referees.

Applicants are required to submit their application via Recruitment Online and also encouraged to email their application directly to the Principal, Mr Brad Moyle at

Responsibilities

Responsible for:

1. Position specific focus

• Development and promotion of the unique year level experiences for the year levels including curricular and co-curricular programs.
• Oversee the care and wellbeing of the students in the sub-school
• Continuous improvement and enrichment of the Belonging and Inspire program curriculum at each year level.
• Provide leadership of staff to use data to inform teaching, learning and feedback
• Promotion and implementation of School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports and a restorative practices approach to student management.
• Engagement with teachers, students and families around learning and behavioural challenges and in the promotion of high expectations for all.
• Ensuring administrative and technical functions of the sub-school programs (transitions, pathways, assessment, examinations, VCAA, VASS etc) operate and are led effectively.
• Communication with families, teachers and the community and actively engage with and connect these groups
• In conjunction with the relevant leaders and other support services, manage critical incidents from within their sub-school

2. Professional learning

• Developing a structured PD program for staff in relation to teaching and learning priorities
• Promotion and implementation of professional learning in a restorative practices approach to student management.

3. Policy and compliance

• To ensure that any assessment and feedback utilised by the school complies with relevant Acts, regulations, statutes, legal demands and ethical standards as set by the school, state and federal legislation.
• To represent the school in professional learning opportunities focused on the introduction and implementation of DE initiatives.
• Policy development and implementation relating to student management and care processes
• Ongoing documentation and communication of student management and care systems and processes

4. Team Development

• To build the capacity of program leaders to lead year programs and support students in their learning
• Collaborate with sub-schools, careers and pathways teams to design and implement successful transition from year 7-12

5. Other

• Any other duties required by the Principal

Resource allocation:

• Time Allowance
• Year Level Leaders
• Sub school administrator

Memberships:

• School Leadership Team
• Wellbeing & Engagement Team
• Others as required

Position specification / skill sets:

• Experienced classroom practitioner with strengths working at the relevant sub-school level
• Has sound and proven ICT skills
• Has a high level of working knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and student learning theory, including design thinking.
• Has strong systems analysis and documentation skills
• Has experience of logistics and management of activities in a large school
• Effective leadership of staff
• Can develop the capacity of their team and other staff
• Demonstrated problem solving and issue resolution skills
• Highly developed data analysis skills and the ability to create programs that respond to identified needs
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Has experience in restorative approaches to student engagement and management.
• Has sound knowledge of the DE Student Engagement Guidelines
• Demonstrate capacity to be agile, adaptable and able to problem solve in the best interest of students and the school.