Classroom Teacher in Melbourne

Lalor Secondary College is a co-education school for students in Years 7 to 12, providing educational opportunities that prepare students for their chosen pathways, whether it be tertiary study, trade or workforce. Our mission is to create a caring and supportive learning environment that helps students become socially responsible, caring, and confident contributors to the 21st century.

The school has a student population ranging from 1000 to 1050 students, with a ceiling of 170 to 180 students at Year 7 due to high demand in the local community. The school's core values of Pride, Achievement, Caring, Cooperation, and Honesty are embedded in our wellbeing and teaching practices, as well as our Student Code of Behaviour.

High expectations and well-developed policies ensure a calm teaching environment focused on teaching and learning. Students motivate and inspire each other to achieve excellence in academics, applied learning, or through extra-curricular programs supported by both student and staff-led clubs, including:

• Science and Maths Clubs
• Macedonian Folk Dancing Club
• Art Club
• Anime Club
• Walking Club
• Mindfulness Club
• Breakfast Club
• Horticulture Club
• Sports Program
• House Program
• Music Program
• Year 12 Mentor Program
• Chess Club

We have a unique partnership with ABCN that provides numerous leadership opportunities supporting the student leadership structures of the College. The established Wellbeing Team delivers a coordinated approach to the Student Wellbeing Programs embedded in the school curriculum and culture, including:

• Yoga Thursdays
• Peer Support
• After School Homework Club
• Animal Assisted Therapy
• Pre-Orientation Program

The College offers distinctive educational programs such as:

• Years 7 to 10 differentiated Maths program
• Years 7 to 9 Literacy Support Program
• High Potential Learning Program
• Years 7 to 12 language program offering Macedonian, Greek, Italian, and French
• An extensive elective program in Years 9 and 10

Our school community acknowledges the ability and right of all students to learn and experience success in the classroom. The College delivers a rigorous and comprehensive educational program built around the Victorian Curriculum in Years 7 to 10, catering for a variety of learning styles. The talents of students at Years 7 to 10 are recognised and celebrated, with excellence and effort rewarded throughout the year.

The program offered at Years 11 and 12 provides opportunities for students to excel in VCE, VCAL, and VET, with results above state average. The school has a strong pathways program ensuring high retention from Year 7 to Year 12, with counselling provided for students in Years 9 to 12 regarding their study choices.

Recent building upgrades include a new Science Centre promoting an open learning environment, a new senior study centre for Year 12 students, and a new administration area for formal administrative functions.

Selection Criteria

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Classroom teachers engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and enhance their learning.

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. They contribute to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities, focusing on increasing the knowledge base of staff about student learning and high-quality instruction.

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.
• Provide expert advice about content, processes, and strategies shaping individual and school professional learning.
• Supervise and train one or more student teachers.
• Assist staff in using student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Range 1 classroom teachers focus on developing skills and competencies to become effective practitioners with structured support and guidance. They teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Direct teaching of groups and individual students.
• Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school.
• 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, valuing all forms of diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities.

Child Safe Standards

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

Conditions of Employment

All staff have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, the person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.