Leading Teacher Range 3: Curriculum Leader (Year 9 & 10)

Leading Teacher Range 3: Curriculum Leader (Year 9 & 10) Job posted: 25/09/2024 Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1439688 Closes: 09/10/2024 Classification: Leading Teacher Range 3 Location Profile Join Auburn High School: Where Excellence and Innovation Thrive 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 720, with enrolments projected to reach 900 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 SEAL, French Bi-National or French Language Immersion programs.
Year 10-12 students may select from VCE, VM, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Auburn High School is the only Victorian government secondary school offering a bi-national French program.
The French program is internationally recognised and offers students a creative, dynamic, and modern approach to language learning.
The program has been designed to meet the requirements of both the Victorian and French governments.
The teaching teams at Auburn High School operate in a collaborative team environment where high expectations exist.
Each year level has an Auburn Learner Quality (ALQ) that guides teachers and students in their work.
Each lesson is purposefully designed using Marzano's instructional model (GANAG), underpinned by high-yield teaching strategies to improve learning.
Staff collaboration and the development of Teacher Collective efficacy are integral to building an inclusive culture at the 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 who are committed to high expectations are welcome to join our team.
Why Auburn High School? Core Values : Our school values of Diversity, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence (DARE) guide our vibrant community.
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 Environment High Expectations: Our teaching teams work collaboratively, guided by relevant research, data, our Auburn Learner Qualities (ALQs), and instructional model (Marzano's GANAG model).
Professional Growth: We invest in staff development, collegiality, and collective efficacy to enhance our educational practices.
Auburn High School values their staff and builds their capacity to meet our growing program.
Be Part of Our Exciting Future We know our students, we support and challenge them, and we continue to strive to provide them with the best ticket to graduate with.
Join us as we seek educators who share our values, and high expectations, of students, and the school community.
Apply now to be part of Auburn High School's journey to excellence! Selection Criteria SC1 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.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.
SC3 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.
SC4 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.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes.
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.
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.
Responsibilities Vision: To lead a Year 9 & 10 curriculum at AHS that is rigorous and optimises the opportunity for student achievement and growth.
This Leading Teacher will work with the School Improvement Team (SIT) and contribute to the development and delivery of the school's Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) and School Strategic Plan (SSP) goals and outcomes.
Strategic Leadership: Leads the development and documentation of curriculum across Year 9 and Year 10 in alignment with the School Strategic Plan (SSP) Goals.
Lead the curriculum transition to the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 to ensure guaranteed and viable curriculum and assessment design that meet the requirements and standards of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
Leads the evaluation of curriculum offerings in Year 9-10 to align with cross-curricular priorities in the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
Leads the ongoing evaluation of the Education For Life (E4 L) curriculum to ensure an engaging scope and sequence for students.
Responsibilities: Develops and reviews all policy around Victorian Curriculum implementation in conjunction with the Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning).
Leads the development of the Auburn Learner Qualities (Citizenship and Communication) in teaching and learning, and broader year level programs.
Coordinates the internal Year 9 and Year 10 exam dates, including supporting the year level communities with opportunities to learn and practise exam revision skills.
Oversees course counselling and subject selection for students entering Year 9 & Year 10.
Support Learning Area Leaders with new subject proposals and changes to subject selection handbooks in response to Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
Leads the analysis and reporting of Year 9 and Year 10 achievement data (including NAPLAN and teacher judgement).
Lead the development of an accurate internal Common Assessment Task (CAT) calendar.
Member of the School Improvement Team (SIT), Teaching & Learning Team, and Curriculum & Learning Team (CLT).
Other duties as assigned by the Principal.
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.
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.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Application requirements: Please include a cover letter and CV with 3 current professional referees as part of the attached resume.
Your Selection Criteria should contain no more than 6 pages.
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.
Contact: To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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