At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate teaching strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Company: Brighton Secondary College, a supportive and collaborative educational environment.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a vibrant school community.
- Other info: Join a school committed to diversity, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while shaping the future of education.
- Qualifications: Registered teacher with expertise in curriculum and leadership skills.
Leading Teacher Range 3 - Year Level coordinator
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.
- Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
- Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
- Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes.
- Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole-school practice and contribute to the provision of whole-school professional learning.
Role
Leading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school. Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others. Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program. Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals. Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.
Responsibilities
- 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 within the priorities of the school.
- Leading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff).
- 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.
- Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areas.
- Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers.
- Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school.
- Contributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration.
- Developing and managing the school code of conduct.
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 - 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.
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
Other Information
- Role Purpose (Summary)
- A Leading Teacher role that drives behaviour consistency, engagement and wellbeing for a year-level cohort.
- Builds teacher capacity in Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS) and Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0).
- Strengthens links between learning, engagement and wellbeing.
- Contributes to a cohesive, consistent student and family experience across the school.
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.
Location Profile
Established in 1955, Brighton Secondary College has a tradition of excellence. Students are offered an outstanding program in a structured supportive and caring environment in which they are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Vision and Values
- VISION: Brighton Secondary College is a safe place where all have the opportunity to achieve personal excellence through collaboration based on respect, empathy and integrity.
- MISSION: Our mission at Brighton Secondary College is to develop future-ready global citizens.
- VALUES LIVED: Excellence, Curiosity, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Teamwork.
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As a Learning Specialist at our school, you will join a vibrant and supportive community dedicated to fostering excellence in teaching and learning. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, allowing you to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on student outcomes. Located in a diverse area, our school values inclusivity and provides a safe environment for both staff and students, ensuring that everyone can thrive.
