Graduate English Teacher - Graduate Incentive

Graduate English Teacher - Graduate Incentive Job posted: 15/11/2024 Job type: Full time / From 15/11/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: Location Profile Lyndale Secondary College is a vibrant Years 7-12 single-campus educational institution, home to a diverse student body of over 850 students. Serving our community since 1961, we pride ourselves on our progressive educational practices, comprehensive student pathway management, and the unique strength we derive from our cultural diversity. With more than 40% of our students born in 47 different countries and 64 languages spoken at home, Lyndale offers a rich tapestry of cultural awareness and immersion that benefits both students and staff alike. One of the key reasons for our school's success is our commitment to maintaining consistent, clearly communicated high expectations across all areas of school life. We believe that these expectations, grounded in our core values of respect, resilience, and responsibility, form the foundation for personal growth and achievement. Our curriculum is broad and forward-thinking, spanning SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning), VCE, VCE VM, VPC, and VET programs, alongside our English Language Centre, which supports the needs of international and refugee students as they transition into mainstream schooling. At Lyndale, our commitment to excellence extends beyond academics, with a nationally recognized Performing Arts program, robust student leadership and voice initiatives, and an inclusive school culture where all students are encouraged to thrive. Our educational outcomes speak for themselves. We consistently achieve high results in NAPLAN assessments, reflecting our dedication to academic excellence. Additionally, data from the Attitudes to School Survey (ATo SS) highlights our students' positive experiences and engagement, while staff and parent opinion data reveal strong support for our programs and initiatives. These insights inform our continuous improvement efforts, ensuring that we remain responsive to the needs of our community. We've recently completed a state-of-the-art rebuild, resulting in cutting-edge facilities, including a STEM Centre, Technology/Arts Hub, Aviation and VR Centre, an extensively resourced library, and our world-class Performing Arts Theatre. These modern spaces provide an ideal setting for innovative teaching methods such as team-teaching, cross-curricular approaches, and community projects, fostering both creativity and academic rigor. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to supporting professional growth through ongoing collaboration, peer observation, and a focus on best-practice teaching. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance in your field, Lyndale offers a dynamic environment where staff are empowered to be their best. 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 his or her 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. Classroom teacher Range 2Range 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 and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities. A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice. 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 in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning- Supervise and train one or more student teachers- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved. Classroom teacher Range 1The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers. At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities. The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels. Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school. Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities. 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. 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. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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. VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment. click apply for full job details