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Bemin Secondary Collegerequires multiple leaders, teachers and education support staff to join our team at Victorias fastest-growing secondary school. The College will grow to over 1300 students in its third year. The ideal applicant is innovative, flexible, and confident in their ability to contribute to the school community for the students to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. They will work as both a leader and community member in establishing a strong school culture requires strong critical, creative, and ethical thinking coupled with interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of equity, inclusion and cultural sensitivities.Situated across two campuses, Bemin Secondary College is Truganinas first secondary school, presenting a unique experience to be a part of creating a culture of educational excellence at the heart of the Truganina community. Separated by only 1.6km, our Junior (7-9) and Senior (10-12) campuses are located:35 minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD15 minutes drive from Point Cook15 minutes drive from Caroline Springs21 minutes drive from Yarraville26 minutes drive from EssendonThe College will introduce Years 9 and 12 for the first time in 2026, completing our year levels (Years 7-12), with our student population continuing to grow in the coming years.VisionAt Bemin Secondary College,all students will be empowered to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. The learning, growth and achievement of all young people will be underpinned by creativity, innovation and a commitment to respectfully work together to create a sustainable future for themselves and their families.MissionBemin Secondary Collegesmission is to foster a learning community identified by high expectations, a commitment to evidenced based practices and a deep pride in the school values. The school promotes a strong sense of community by building strong home/school partnerships and welcoming all students from across the local neighbourhood. All students are supported to develop their identity by differentiated pathways while acknowledging that their individual cultures and personal identities are sources of strength.At Bemin Secondary College, all teachers are expected to commit to collaborating in a multidisciplinary way while working in a professional learning community. All teachers have the opportunity to work across both campuses, based on qualification and experience.All teachers are expected to develop and/or demonstrate a deep understanding of the Schools pedagogy and the ability to co-create and action the delivery of a guaranteed and viable Victorian Curriculum and/or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) senior school program. Along with the expectation that all students will achieve their best individual outcomes, the School is committed to ongoing adult learning and skill improvement. It is an expectation and requirement that all teachers embrace the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework that focuses on the teaching and re-teaching of all students'' behaviour expectations and routines. All staff work in partnership with parents and families to provide ongoing feedback about student learning growth and wellbeing.Bemin Secondary College is committed to building the literacy and numeracy skills of all students across both campuses.Teaching and LearningBemin Secondary College has established a strong Professional Learning Community (PLC) culture supported by an inquiry model of investigation. Collaborative planning is central to the delivery of an engaging curriculum. An emphasis on understanding the evidence-based practices and importance of differentiating learning tasks, providing students and parents with effective feedback and structured lesson planning are core expectations.Positive Climate for LearningThe School Wide Positive Behaviour framework is the key pedagogy in setting high learning and behaviour expectations along with promoting inclusion. The Schoolstrongly advocates and teaches young people the importance of learning and behaviour routines in order to achieve maximum success at school.If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in education and excel in working creatively and collaboratively to enable student success and excellence, then please contact Principal Joanne Camozzato either via phone or email to discuss the role further.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.SC6 Demonstrated high level educational leadership with a proven capacity to work as part of a team to create and implement mentor and coaching programs to support the development of teachers new to Victorian Education.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.ResponsibilitiesLeading Teacher - Building Teacher Capacity will be responsible and accountable to the College Principal Team in particular to the Assistant Principal - Building Teacher Capacity.It is expected that the person appointed to a leadership position will work with the College Executive Team on the emphases as required by the College Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan and in accordance with all College policies.Role:The Leading Teacher -Building Teacher Capacity 7-12 at Bemin Secondary Colleges primary focus is:Work with the Assistant Principal Building Teacher Capacity and Curriculum leaders to support building capacity in teachers in quality instruction, curriculum planning, and implementation. This will involve coaching and mentoring, specifically of teachers who are new to the Victorian Education system.Work alongside the Assistant Principal -Building Teacher Capacity and the Principal Team to co-create and implement a comprehensive teaching and learning induction program that ensuresall new staff are supported during their transition into the college.Support and manage the training partnerships with key stakeholders in teacher education e.g Universities and PTT programs.Work in collaboration with the Assistant Principal Building Teacher Capacity and Principal team to support early career teachers and teachers new to the College with the implementation of the Victorian Curriculum, the Colleges Instructional model and School Wide Positive Behaviours framework. This includes supporting VIT provisional teachers in the process to obtain full registrationAlong with key members of the Principal class and Curriculum team participate in further development of a coaching and professional learning program to support staff. Focussing on the development of their understanding and capacity to engage with the curriculum and students in the classroom setting.Contribute to the leadership and development of supporting teachers to develop effective data practices through the lens of improving classroom practice.College Contribution:Active participant and member of teaching and learning teams making positive contributions during and beyond meetings.Foster a positive learning climate and culture of high expectations, challenge and engagement for all students.Contribute to the provision of high-level leadership and support for the achievement, wellbeing and engagement of all BSC staff and students.Be an active participant in the leading of learning and undertake a teaching commitment.Communicate and celebrate College school achievements both within the College and to the wider College community.Whole School leadershipLeading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school prioritiesContributing to the overall leadership and management of the schoolContributing to the development of proposals for school council considerationOther duties as allocated 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 InclusionThe 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.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) [email protected] 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.Child 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: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.Please ensure that your application includes:Aresume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)Asection addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply sectionNames and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.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:The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; andif the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership ''Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures''; anda person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also 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 ITE program completed by the person).Applications close Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr