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SC1Demonstrated 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.SC2Demonstrated 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.SC3Demonstrated 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.SC4Demonstrated 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.SC5Demonstrated 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.RoleLeading 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.ResponsibilitiesThe sub-school leader will be responsible for leading the staff and students within each sub-school in the development of a positive learning culture that maximises the potential of students and staff. The sub-school leader will be required to lead a team of staff in a way that empowers those staff to develop and deliver a high-quality curriculum and to lead those staff in the management of students in a positive way focussed on developing students'' sense of responsibility, learning confidence and self-efficacy. Implicit within this role is an emphasis on building partnerships with local primary schools to provide an exemplary and holistic transition to Chaffey Secondary College program.Specific Duties:Lead, manage, monitor and improve all aspects related to the sub-school processes, management, culture, and student performance.Take responsibility for the transition in to or from Chaffey Secondary College.Provide transformational leadership in developing strategies, approaches and policies that will improve student engagement and wellbeing.Lead the culture of the sub-school including the embedding of School Wide Positive Behaviour SupportsMonitor the subject selection changes, class grouping changes and any other situations that impact on students'' programs and results.Support the Assistant Principal in leading the sub-school team.Support Learning Specialists to lead staff in analysing NAPLAN and PAT Data and develop strategies with teachers in the school in continuing to improve results and student performance.Monitor at risk students and ensure suitable supports are in place for these students to experience connection, engagement and success.Investigate ways in which to include parents/carers in the process of improving student engagement and performance.Be an active and contributing member of the school leadership team in the successful fulfilment of School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan goals and strategies.Improve teaching and learning practices through coaching, guidance, support and modelling.Play a leading role in the initiation, planning and management of significant change in response to new educational directions.Take responsibility for ensuring that all relevant school and department policies and practices are implemented across the team.Use a range of data to monitor the progress, learning outcomes, attendance and wellbeing of every student, and take action to ensure that appropriate support, extension, and intervention strategies are proactively implemented for each child.Manage student transition and promotion and take a proactive role in managing pathways for all students.Manage significant discipline and wellbeing issues which extend beyond Year Level Coordinators. The Sub-School leader conducts return to school meetings and ensure the establishment of student support groups for at risk students.Take action to provide high level professional support to staff, including conducting regular teacher meetings.Ensure that the team establishes and maintains effective communication with all parents/carers, including communication regarding student absence from school.Conduct regular student assemblies, which support a strong focus on celebrating student achievement, promoting student engagement and connectedness and supporting student voice and leadership.Coordinate information nights as required.Build and maintain effective teams to promote student achievement, engagement and wellbeing, including with the Principal Class Team, the Wellbeing Team, community partners, and external agencies.Complete the department requirements for Lookout(Out of Home Care) studentsBe an active and contributing member of the school leadership team in the successful fulfilment of School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan goals and strategies.Other duties as directed by the principal.As an educational leader, the successful applicant for this position may also be required to undertake other or alternative leadership responsibilities, consistent with the changing needs of the school, as determined by the Principal.As an educational leader, the successful applicant for this position may also be required to undertake other or alternative leadership responsibilities, consistent with the changing needs of the school, as determined by the Principal.Who May ApplyTeachers 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 InclusionApplicants 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.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected] Safe StandardsVictorian 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 schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department''s exemplar available at:The department''s employees commit to upholding the department''s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department''s Values complement each school''s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Chaffey Secondary College.Applicants are asked to ensure their application includes (preferably uploaded as one PDF document):Letter of introduction,Detailed CV, including details of three (3) current referees, names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses (Most recent employer is preferred), andA response to each of the key selection criteria.Day time phone numbers are vital to make appointments for an interview in the event that you are shortlisted.A copy of your current Victorian Institute of Teaching card will be required if successful.Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department''s Human Resources website at RequirementsTo be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.Location ProfileChaffey Secondary College is located in Mildura Victoria, which is 545 kilometres from Melbourne.The purpose of Chaffey Secondary College is to grow all of our young people academically, socially, and emotionally, to be proud of themselves, the school, and the community in a safe and inclusive environment. This is achieved through our values of Respect, Inclusion, Pride and Responsibility (RIPR).Chaffey has a student population in 2025 of approximately 700 students in Years 7 - 10.This position provides the opportunity for a teacher to join our team in 2026 and beyond. Our college continues to grow and we have a number structures in place to support new and beginning teachers throughout the year and long-term. New and beginning teachers are well-supported through our induction program and in an ongoing capacity in their teaching and professional development. Learning specialists, curriculum-based teams, and sub-school structures provide a range of supports for all teachers.The college is incredibly well-resourced with outstanding facilities. This includes MacBooks and iPads in all classes, 180-seat theatre, two-court gymnasium, training room, and extensive grounds that offer, outdoor basketball courts, exercise circuits, park warrior challenge course with the addition of our new multi-use surface which includes 6 tennis courts and hockey pitch.Chaffey Secondary College also has a farm that is used to run the Northern Mallee Horticulture Immersion Program, and Hands on Learning Program.Chaffey Secondary College is a Musical Futures International Champion School. The college is also one of 35 accredited S.E.A.L. (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) schools in Victoria, and the only S.E.A.L. school in north-west Victoria.Additional programs are provided to meet the learning needs of students with a disability, students from diverse backgrounds, students requiring academic extension, and students requiring literacy and numeracy intervention.Information about the college is available via: Chaffey Secondary College website or our Facebook page or Instagram.Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr