Graduate Teacher Program - Secondary Generalist

Graduate Teacher Program - Secondary Generalist Job posted: 20/09/2024 Classification: Graduate Teacher Program Job duration: From 27/01/2025 Contact: Tony Hand | 035/495-1811 Reference: 1438967 Occupation: Education and Training Salary Range: Salary not specified Location Profile St Arnaud Secondary College is a school where teaching and learning and student outcomes are improving and enrolments are increasing.
Staff are supported and encouraged to try proven and new approaches to teaching in generally small classes.
Staff are given flexibility to expand their skills in more than one key learning area through mixed Professional Learning Communities.
Leadership opportunities are available so staff can quickly gain knowledge and experience of whole school operations.
Staff work together closely, providing everyone with opportunities to contribute to a wide range of programs.
We are currently looking for one or two staff members to complete our team for 2025.
We can offer flexibility in subjects taught and also in time fraction.
St. Arnaud Secondary College is located in the township of St. Arnaud, which is situated on the edge of the Wimmera Mallee.
The College is part of a cluster of schools of similar size and the closest regional centres are Horsham and Bendigo, 100km to the west and east respectively and is 240km north west of Melbourne.
St. Arnaud is fortunate to have retained natural bushland which surrounds the township.
The school enrolment has been increasing over the last four years and in 2025 we are expecting 163 students.
It boasts an extremely pleasant physical environment, dominated by the original heritage structure which has been converted into predominantly administration facilities.
Over the last three years a $10 M building program has been undertaken providing state of the art facilities which are now in use.
Other structures include an open plan learning area, an arts wing, a technology wing and a mud brick ceramics room.
We have a fabulous science and library wing and a cover for our outdoor basketball court creating a multi-purpose all weather space.
Despite a dry environment, the award winning St. Arnaud SC gardens are a delight to the eye.
In 2025 the College will be staffed by a Principal, Assistant Principal and three leading teachers for a total of 29 staff.
Despite being a small school, St Arnaud has retained its ability to provide curriculum breadth at the VCE level to cater for academic students as well as ensuring the availability of VET and Vocational major pathways.
Students have shown academic growth above state level from years 7 to 9.
Curriculum enrichment is something that is highly valued at St. Arnaud SC. The College boasts a music program where all students have access to a free instrumental music program.
Sport is highly valued at the College and every opportunity is taken to provide students with pathways to reach a higher level in a wide variety of sports.
Importantly health and wellbeing of students and staff is highly valued and promoted at St. Arnaud SC. Currently the College has a School Nurse who attends two days a week.
The College has been fortunate to receive a school doctor who will attend the College one day per week since starting in 2018.
The Year Level Coordinators take the responsibility of student wellbeing seriously.
The College has implemented a Pastoral Care Program that has been well received by students which focuses on The Resilience Project and Berry Street practices.
A re-engagement program including Hands On Learning has been introduced for identified students in years 7-8 with very positive results and feedback from students and the community.
In 2024 this was extended into a Year 9/10 Pathways program.
Selection Criteria - Graduates SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning.
Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
Program Benefits - Graduates This position may attract an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.
Role - Graduates The 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-curricular activities.
Responsibilities - Graduates Core responsibilities include: Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs Who May Apply - Graduates To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must: have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, and not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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.
The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
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.
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.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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