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Teaching - Secondary

Company: Department of Education & Training Victoria

Location: Shepparton & Goulburn Valley

Work type: Part Time

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Phone: +61-7-3551-9870

Fax: +61-3-6964-8206

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Location Profile


At Echuca College we get to know our students as individuals so that we can focus on their development as resilient and responsible young adults, destined for success in a constantly evolving world.  Our College is focused on the preparation of our students for the future.

The friendly and supportive learning environment at Echuca College is underpinned by clear expectations, a strong code of conduct and a sense of PRIDE.  In 2015, our College’s governing Student Council developed a new vision for the College around five key concepts that the students wanted all members of the College community to exhibit in their learning and interactions; Progressive, Respectful, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.  This work resulted in the introduction of the House system in 2017 supporting greater connectedness of the students and staff to the College and its mission.    

The framework for our positive environment is strengthened by House Leaders who work in specific House communities and are supported by a team of experienced teachers and student leaders. As a result, a positive and responsible approach to education fosters exemplary values of compassion, tolerance and respect for self and others.

The high standard of education delivered in all areas of the College is tribute to the dedication, intellect and empathy of our teaching and support staff- all whom take collective pride and inspiration from our students. Our Teaching and Learning is enhanced by Leading Teachers; specifically assigned to the Victorian Curriculum, VCE/VET/VCAL and professional learning developed around ‘21st century Skills’ and ‘Best Practice’.

Echuca College is large enough to provide a comprehensive curriculum and a range of programs and resources second to none in this area to meet the most fastidious of students. Echuca College is also small enough to achieve the closeness which allows students and staff to develop ongoing educational relationships in a friendly and supportive learning environment.  Innovative teaching programs and staff commitment to ongoing professional learning ensures that Echuca College delivers an exceptional and fulfilling educational experience for every student now, and in the future.

Our senior program offers a comprehensive range of studies within each of the major area of Arts, Business, Humanities, LOTE, Health Sciences, Sciences, Technology and VCAL. The College is building a strong reputation in all these areas as evidenced by VCE results and the high proportion of students who gain full time employment or pursue tertiary education. We have developed links with other education providers in our community and as the co-ordinating school for the Regional VETiS Program we are expanding both our community and college offerings in Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VET/VCE) programs.  Our successful VCAL program has provided senior students with a vocational element within their VCE studies and through their studies students have developed strong links with the local community.

Currently as part of the VETis program, we are offering a variety of VET Certificate Courses and we are involved in the School Based Apprenticeship Scheme. The College is also a member of the Beacon Foundation, a program that has assisted our students in pathways planning and development in the Echuca area for over 17 years.

The College has also developed an impressive list of extra curricula programs across all year levels. The Peer Support program was introduced at Year 7 this year and both Year 7 students and their Year 11 mentors have benefited considerably as a result of this program. The International tours to England, China, New Zealand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Turkey (Gallipoli) provide students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. Debating, dance, theatre sports, sporting carnivals and academic competitions all add to the educational experience of our students at Echuca College. 

Our facilities support a progressive curriculum and with the College being set on 12 hectares it provides plenty of room to move. In additional to sports fields and a picturesque piazza, our students enjoy a Performing Arts Centre, refurnished double basketball court stadium with squash courts and small gym, Café Learning centre, commercial kitchen, science centre and transitional neighbourhoods for years 7 and Year 12 Senior Learning. Echuca College also has a ‘state of the art’ hockey field that includes 12 tennis courts.  With all this Echuca College is setting the standard for others to follow in the 21st Century.

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.

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

DET Values


The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

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