LOTE - Mandarin
Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the...
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Teaching - Primary
Company: Department of Education & Training Victoria
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-4575-9199
Fax: +61-3-5265-6667
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Detail information about job LOTE - Mandarin. Terms and conditions vacancy
Location Profile
At Brunswick South-West Primary School our purpose is to deliver education where students reach their potential physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and creatively. We believe our curriculum should be child centred and inquiry based, and this broad, developmentally-appropriate curriculum. We are deeply committed to state education and firmly believe in a state school’s capacity to deliver first-rate educational outcomes. The school is affiliated with Waratah Special Development School which has a Satellite Unit within the school. These students are integrated in a variety of activities across all year levels.
The school has approximately 440 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds; the overall socio-economic profile is high; similarly, the proportion of students with English as a second language is high. The atmosphere is calm and friendly.
Strong literacy and numeracy curricula underpin all our programs; information technologies are imbedded in the curriculum. Our openness to new ideas and educational research initiatives ensures that our curriculum stays rigorous and lively and that our students are challenged and encouraged to extend themselves.
High quality specialist programs are Chinese, Library, Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts. Complementary programs include Reading Recovery, Student Representative Council, interschool sport, Bike Ed, Intensive Swimming Program, Family Life, chess, gardening and camps. A comprehensive After School Performing Arts Program delivers music lessons in a range of instruments and circus/drama classes. Out of school hour care and holiday programs operate on site.
The staff is a cohesive team, particularly in the areas of curriculum planning and development with delivery through team teaching. Distinctive educational programs based on student learning needs, promote diversity, inclusiveness and cooperation and have a positive influence on the school’s character. Teachers reflect the school's commitment to delivering excellent educational outcomes by providing valuable lunch time activities, such as clubs, choirs and sport training.
Parents are valued contributors to the school program and play a significant role in making Brunswick South-West Primary School a vibrant, stimulating and friendly place. They support the school enthusiastically in classroom activities and organise fundraising and enjoyable social and cultural events. The school’s Art Show and Fete reflect the rich partnership of this community working together.
We value our positive relationship with the local community and encourage the responsible use of our facilities outside school hours. We in turn are regular users of local libraries, galleries, sporting facilities and other schools. Strong links have been forged with Brunswick Secondary College, where students participate in a wide range of activities.
Our facilities include: the original 1927 refurbished three-storey building; an astutely designed 1970’s grey brick complex; a large assembly/recreation hall with stage; a state-of-the-art library; designated art room and networked computers with interactive whiteboards throughout the school. A 1-to-1 Netbook program operates for students in years 3 to 6. The school’s extensive, award-winning grounds include passive and active play areas, a vegetable garden and orchard, a large playing field, basketball, netball, tennis and volleyball courts, and two adventure playgrounds.
The school aims to equip all pupils with the skills required to become resilient, resourceful leaders and contributors to society.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated understanding of initiatives in student learning including the Standards, the Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 and Assessment and Reporting Advice and the capacity to implement and evaluate learning and teaching programs in accordance with the Victorian curriculum.
SC2 Demonstrated high level classroom teaching skills and the capacity to work with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess student learning data 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 the capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with parents, other employees and the broader school community to focus on student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, including a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to and manage major curriculum or student activities and a commitment to continually improving teaching quality and capacity through the application of knowledge, skills and expertise derived from ongoing professional development and learning.
SC6 A capacity to develop, deliver and promote an engaging Chinese Mandarin LOTE program for students from Foundation to Year 5 (2018) and Foundation to Year 6 (2019). A qualification in LOTE Mandarin is required.
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
The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
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