English Classroom Teacher (TFI 0021)

We are a secondary school of around 340 students and 60 staff. We pride ourselves on the 'family' atmosphere of our college, where every student is known by name and has a strong sense of belonging. Our students mix well between year levels; this friendliness is especially striking in our music program, school productions, ski program and at the start of each day in our Vertical Home Groups. We have a strong sporting culture, with individuals and teams regularly competing at State level. Our college is large enough to offer an extensive curriculum, both academic and applied, that allows our senior students to confidently embark on the career pathway of their choice. The College has a proud record of achievement; NAPLAN, VCE, Student Survey Results, Staff Survey and Parent Survey Results are, in almost every area, well above like schools and above state averages. This is due to our talented and hard-working staff, friendly and positive rural students, and supportive wider community. Our facilities The College is proud of its spacious and beautiful landscaped grounds. We have a stadium with an indoor basketball court, gymnasium and squash courts (that we share with our local community after hours), a college hall with excellent sound and lighting (that is used for college concerts and productions), two large ovals, tennis courts and ample recreational space for active and passive activity. Our college classrooms are inviting, with excellent ICT functionality and well-resourced with specialised equipment. Our people Our staff have built a fantastic workplace culture here at the college, where we enjoy learning from each other as well as encouraging and supporting our staff to engage with the very best in professional learning beyond our school. We have an excellent induction and mentorship program to support new staff, tailored to their needs and experience. Our workplace is known for its friendly atmosphere, that extends beyond the school day with regular organised social activities. Our community Alexandra Secondary College stands on the Country of the Taungurung people, nestled between mountains and alongside the Goulburn River and Lake Eildon. It is an outstanding place to enjoy the great outdoors or enjoy the increasingly renowned hospitality industry. We are committed to always being a school community where all members of our school community are welcomed, accepted, and treated equitably. Our wider rural community is friendly and welcoming to new people and very supportive of our school. Alexandra is located 140 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, with a population of nearly 3,000. Our college serves as the only secondary school for the nearby towns of Marysville, Eildon, Narbethong, Buxton, Taggerty, Thornton, Merton, Molesworth and surrounds. Over ninety percent of primary students feed into our school, which is unique and adds to the family atmosphere where students not only learn together but grow up together.

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.

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 his or her 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. Classroom teacher Range 2 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:

• Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
• Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
• Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
• Supervise and train one or more student teachers
• Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1 The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers. At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities. The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels. Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school. Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

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 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.

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: 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. This position has been advertised as part of the Targeted Financial Incentives (TFI) program and includes incentive payments. Payments and support on offer, subject to eligibility criteria:

• A commencement incentive payment to the amount of:
  • $25,000(before-tax) if the position is for a school located within 'Inner Regional Australia (Vic.)', or
  • $50,000(before-tax) if the position is for a school located within 'Outer Regional Australia (Vic.)' or 'Remote Australia (Vic.)'.
• $10,000(before-tax) annual retention payments, at the conclusion of the second, third and fourth years of employment, for a total of up to $30,000 (before-tax). Each retention payment is subject to successful completion of employment milestones.

Eligibility for Targeted Financial Incentive (TFI) program payments:

• The successful candidate must be a new employee to this school.
• The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 2 years of employment at this school.
• The successful candidate must not have previously received $50,000 (before-tax), or more, in commencement TFI payments within the last 5 years.
• Where the successful candidate has previously received commencement TFI payments totalling less than $50,000 (before-tax), an amount of up to $50,000 (before-tax), minus the total amount of commencement TFI payments previously received, may be offered provided other criteria is met.

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