About the School Department of Education Victoria Eaglehawk VIC 1 day ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Eaglehawk Secondary College (ESC) is a Year 710 college, focusing on the needs of students in preparation for senior school pathways, further study and the workforce. Students progress onto Bendigo Senior Secondary College, where ESC has a very strong partnership as a member of the Bendigo Education Plan cluster schools. With a student population of 570 drawn from Eaglehawk, Bendigo and adjacent rural areas, ESC is projected to grow to 700. The college, which was completely rebuilt in 2012, has outstanding facilities including four Learning Communities, a Design and Technology building, Performing Arts Centre, Library, Food Technology areas, Gymnasium, a purposebuilt Innovation Learning Centre for STEAM and an onsite reengagement facility hosting the colleges Connect Program. Student Engagement A wide range of teaching and learning strategies are employed to actively involve students and respond to their diverse skills, abilities and interests. A wellbalanced curriculum that is wide, deep, engaging and challenging. Personalised learning opportunities that increase agency and voice. Literacy and numeracy programmes catering for personalised learning. Applied and practical learning experiences with VCE and VET opportunities utilising industrystandard facilities and equipment. Bring Your Own Device programme in 2025. Programs to support Indigenous students. Onsite reengagement programme Connect supporting atrisk students so they remain connected to educational opportunities and the school community. A Teacher Advisor Programme committed to the learning, wellbeing and engagement of students. ICT ESC maximises learning technologies through the Bring Your Own Device Programme to be introduced in 2025. Parents are kept informed of their childs learning and attendance via the COMPASS platform. Every student is connected online for their learning and assessment. Curriculum Initiatives ELearning across the curriculum. Pathways opportunities including Work Experience and Head Start. VET and VCE provision at Year 10. Highneeds transition programme for atrisk students moving from Year 6 to Year 7. Year 10 transition programme to Bendigo Senior Secondary College. Broad subject and elective offerings across Years 710. Courses designed and aligned with the Victorian Curriculum in English, Mathematics, Humanities, Arts, Science, LOTE, Design and Technology and Health and Physical Education. Opportunities to undertake specialist programmes as part of the BEP cluster secondary schools initiative, including the Athletic Development Programme and STEAM. Parent Engagement Ready to Learn conferences at the start of the year and Parent / Teacher / Student interviews at the end of Semesters 1 and 3. Progressive student assessment and reporting information available through COMPASS for each unit of work. End of semester reports on Victorian Curriculum progress via COMPASS. Course counselling for subject selection for Years 810. College Facilities The school is built to support a longterm enrolment of 800 students and accommodates modern teaching and learning approaches. Personalised learning for every student. A curriculum that is broad, deep, engaging and challenging. Applied and practical learning experiences. Each student has a Teacher Advisor for wellbeing, mentoring and academic support. Indooroutdoor connections for learning, such as the GROW programme and 3556 Magazine. Student leadership opportunities through our Student Activities and Leadership Team. Partnership programmes with La Trobe University, Bendigo. College Production. Learning Communities Learning Communities accommodate up to 200 students, providing core curriculum classes and group management and welfare support. Small teaching teams provide home group (Teacher Advisor) tutoring to small student groups, fostering high expectations and commitment to effort. Studio classrooms for up to 25 students. Interview spaces that can also serve as workspaces for 34 students. Breakout spaces for a range of teaching and learning activities. Specialist Arts / Science studios linked to areas such as Design and Technology Studies, Health and Physical Education and Performing Arts. Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate literacy and numeracy skills, and experience responding to student learning needs. SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing highimpact teaching strategies, guiding learning and evaluating impact on student growth. SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning, using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback to students and parents. SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community. SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, reflecting on practice and engaging in professional learning to improve teaching quality. Role The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges Range1 and Range2. The primary focus is on planning, preparation and delivery of programmes to achieve specific student outcomes, engaging in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills. As teachers gain experience, their contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All teachers may be required to undertake other duties aligned with their salary range, qualifications, training and experience. Classroom Teacher Range2 Range2 teachers play a significant role in improving student performance and educational outcomes, contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities. Possess content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet diverse student needs. Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers to engage in critical reflection and support staff capacity. Provide expert advice on content, processes and strategies shaping individual and school professional learning. Supervise and train one or more student teachers. Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches, achieving targets related to improving learning outcomes. Classroom Teacher Range1 Range1 teachers are skilled practitioners operating under general direction within clear guidelines, accountable for effective delivery of their programmes. They may supervise and train one or more student teachers. Participate in the development of school policies and programmes, assisting in implementation of school priorities. Focus on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from higherlevel teachers. Plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects, participating in induction programmes and other professional learning activities. Teach own classes and may assist in policy development, project teams and cocurricular activities. Responsibilities Direct teaching of groups and individual students. Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other programme within the school. Undertaking other classroom teachingrelated and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal. Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions. Undertaking other nonteaching 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 specified curriculum area(s). Diversity and Inclusion The Department is committed to diversity and inclusion, developing a workforce that reflects the community served. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *email*. Child Safe Standards All Victorian government schools are childsafe environments. Schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with their legal obligations, including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Departments exemplar available at Child Safe Standards Policy. DE Values The Departments employees commit to upholding the values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. For more information, visit Department Values Overview. Other Information 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 preemployment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment, with induction and support programmes provided. Detailed information on terms and conditions of employment is available on the Departments Human Resources website at
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Maths Classroom Teacher