Leading Teacher Range 3 – Student Leadership and Community Engagement in Sydney

Auburn High School offers a unique academic and extra-curricular program that caters for a culturally and linguistically diverse student population. The school has an excellent reputation in the community as a welcoming and high-performing government school. The current student population is around 850, with enrolments projected to reach 950 in the next five years.

The unique school program is structured around several specialised programs that complement the Victorian Curriculum. Year 7-9 students have access to Selective Entry Accelerated Learning, French Bi-National or French Language Immersion programs. Year 10-12 students may select from VCE, VM, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. These programs provide opportunities for staff professional development.

Auburn High School is the only Victorian government secondary school offering a bilingual French education. The program has been designed to meet the requirements of both the Victorian and French governments. The depth of our school culture is also added to by our international student program, with over 60 students choosing our school.

Auburn High School is well-connected to its school community and is a school of choice for families and staff. Teaching and support staff who align with our values, are passionate about education and committed to high expectations are welcome to join our team. Our motto, "Thinking Beyond," reflects our dedication to exceptional student outcomes and continuous growth.

Core Values:

• Diversity
• Aspiration
• Respect
• Excellence

Dynamic Programs:

From English and French to Arts and STEM, and Performing Arts to Sport, we offer extensive curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities for students and staff.

Unique Offerings:

We are the only Victorian government school that offers French Specialist bilingual programs, a thriving international student program and VCE, VM, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Collaborative and Innovative EnvironmentHigh Expectations:

Our staff teams work collaboratively and have high standards that are in line with those of our community.

Professional Growth:

We invest in staff development, collegiality, and collective efficacy to enhance our educational practices.

Selection Criteria:

• SC1: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, including student leadership programs, extra-curricular activities and community engagement projects.
• SC2: Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.
• SC3: Demonstrated ability to lead others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement.
• SC4: Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills.
• SC5: Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole-school practice and contribute to the provision of whole-school professional learning.

Responsibilities:

In recognition of the importance of leadership and management combined with exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the leading teachers may include but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities.
• Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery.
• Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff.
• Leading and managing staff performance and development.
• Teaching demonstration lessons.
• Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices.
• Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline.
• Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school.

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.

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.

Child Safe Standards:

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.

Conditions of Employment:

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

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.