Leading Teacher - Inclusive Education in Melbourne

Bemin Secondary College requires multiple leaders, teachers and education support staff to join our team at Victoria's fastest-growing secondary school. The College has grown to 1500 students in its third year and will grow to a further 1700 students for 2027. The ideal applicant is innovative, flexible, and confident in their ability to contribute to the school community for the students to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. They will work as both a leader and community member in establishing a strong school culture.

This requires strong critical, creative, and ethical thinking coupled with interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of equity, inclusion and cultural sensitivities. Situated across two campuses, Bemin Secondary College is Truganina's first secondary school, presenting a unique experience to be a part of creating a culture of educational excellence at the heart of the Truganina community.

In 2027 the College will continue to build on its excellent foundation by further increasing the multiple subject offerings across all year levels. This is complemented by the completion of Stage 2 Build. In 2027 the College facilities will include across two sites:

• Community hubs – indoor gymnasium courts; food kitchens, music and drama/dance studios
• Specialised Visual Arts (including Ceramics) and Technology (Design, Media & Digital) buildings
• Specialised Science buildings
• Learning Neighbourhood Buildings
• Libraries and resource centres
• Wellbeing & Inclusion areas

At Bemin Secondary College, all students will be empowered to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. The learning, growth and achievement of all young people will be underpinned by creativity, innovation and a commitment to respectfully work together to create a sustainable future for themselves and their families.

Bemin Secondary College's mission is to foster a learning community identified by high expectations, a commitment to evidence-based practices and a deep pride in the school values. The school promotes a strong sense of community by building strong home/school partnerships and welcoming all students from across the local neighbourhood. All students are supported to develop their identity by differentiated pathways while acknowledging that their individual cultures and personal identities are sources of strength.

All teachers are expected to commit to collaborating in a multidisciplinary way while working in a professional learning community. All teachers have the opportunity to work across both campuses, based on qualification and experience. All teachers are expected to develop and/or demonstrate a deep understanding of the School’s pedagogy and the ability to co-create and action the delivery of a guaranteed and viable Victorian Curriculum and/or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) senior school program.

Responsibilities include:

• Fostering a positive learning climate and culture of high expectations, challenge and engagement
• Embedding inclusion practices across the college to support students with disabilities and additional needs
• Working with the Assistant Principal – Student Engagement and Wellbeing to lead the College Inclusion Team
• Identifying students who require assessment for the Disability Inclusion Funding
• Organising and facilitating assessments in partnership with wellbeing staff, school leadership and any external agencies as required
• Documenting and submitting a Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) via the portal for any student identified as being in need
• Identifying students who require an Individual Education Plan and working with teachers to develop and implement these plans
• Supporting classroom teachers to identify learning goals for students who have an IEP
• Co-planning, delivering and evaluating professional learning for staff in effective modification strategies to cater to diverse learning needs
• Assisting the Student Wellbeing Team with planning social/emotional interventions and programs
• Coaching and mentoring other staff in the development of their understanding and capacity to engage in inclusive classroom practices

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.

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.

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.