Classroom Teacher - English / English Language (Year 12) in Melbourne

Glen Eira College is a dynamic, co-educational school recognized for its strong academic approach. We foster a vibrant learning environment that empowers students to learn, grow, and form meaningful connections as local and global citizens who respect the rights of all.

Vision
At Glen Eira College, our vision is for students to be empowered learners and engaged members of their community, both locally and globally.

Values

• Growth and Striving: We grow and aspire to learn by innovating and collaborating together.
• Equity and Integrity: We all have access to a broad range of opportunities that are inclusive of our diverse community.
• Care and Respect: We care for each other, we act respectfully and support each other in doing our best.

Student Learning and Excellence
Glen Eira College offers a highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program, enabling talented students to advance a year ahead in core subjects such as English, Maths, Humanities, and Science. We also deliver a robust EAL and International Student Program, reflecting our global perspective.

Our team comprises 64.1 Effective Full-Time (EFT) teachers, 4 Principal Class members, and 24.32 Education Support staff. Supported by an engaged College Council and parent community, our leadership team continues to strive for excellence.

We are currently constructing a new Middle School hub, due for completion in March 2026; once complete, our capacity will increase to 1200 students.

We are committed to high quality language learning, offering students a choice of:

• French: French 1st Language (Accredited to deliver CNED for native speakers), French Immersion (3 lessons weekly of French Language, 3 of Humanities, 2 of Drama, all in French), Mainstream French
• Japanese: Japanese Immersion (3 lessons of Japanese Language, 4 of Science - all in Japanese), Mainstream Japanese
• Hebrew: Mainstream Hebrew

In 2024, the program won the Dr Lawrie Shears Outstanding Global Teaching and Learning Award given by the Victorian Government.

Student Success
We provide a comprehensive curriculum with a wide range of Year 10 to 12 subjects. Our challenging extra-curricular programs, personal development opportunities, and leadership training enable students to develop both socially and academically. Year 12 students benefit from access to Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) and university enhancement programs. GEC graduates continue a proud tradition of excellent VCE results, progressing to tertiary and TAFE courses of their choice.

School Improvement Focus
Glen Eira College is on a strategic journey of improvement, reflected in significant growth and improved student outcomes. We are proud recipients of The Age's 'Schools that Excel' Award and have become the community's school of choice. We remain committed to ongoing improvement through the delivery of holistic educational programs that meet the diverse needs of our students. We invite highly capable professionals to join us on our mission to excel as Caulfield's school of choice.

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, their 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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

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.

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.

Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class, the person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.