Classroom Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1460795
Job posted: 29/12/2024
Closes: 11/01/2025
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Location ProfileSandringham College is a 7-12 co-educational government school in the southern bayside area of Melbourne.
The College comprises two campuses: The Bluff Road 7-9 Campus and the Holloway Road 10-12 Campus.
These campuses are located within 10 minutes walking distance from each other.
Sandringham College has worked extensively with its community to reshape the College and position itself as a world-class school.
The College has revisited its Vision, Mission, and Values and worked to develop and embed a school-wide learning architecture, pedagogical model, and student management structures.
The key Teaching and Learning framework is enshrined in the core educational principle of a structured learning environment.
In essence, we believe that an ideal approach is through clearly structured lessons that encompass not only the DET HITS strategies but also the gradual release of responsibility through Instructional Learning (direct teacher instruction); Interdependent learning (opportunities for students to work together in pairs, small and large groups) and Independent Learning (opportunities for students to work by themselves).
The school also values student voice and student agency and is actively working towards a model that embraces the co-creation of learning within each classroom.
In 2023, the total enrolment is approximately 1000 students with equal numbers of students on each campus.
Sandringham College is located in a relatively affluent area of Melbourne, although it does have a range of socio-economic groups, with some 15% of families receiving CSEF/Youth Allowance.
A small proportion of students come from non-English speaking backgrounds or identify as Indigenous.
The College is committed to embracing Indigenous voice and to educating students about Indigenous perspectives.
The College has a strong profile in the community.
Students also come to the College from a wide area of Melbourne.
In particular, the 10-12 Campus draws students from other locations.
These students are attracted by the breadth of studies, extensive access to VET, and an innovative and successful VCAL program.
The 7-9 Campus at Bluff Road provides excellent opportunities for students, a broad range of subjects, with a range of innovative programs including enhancement programs such as SEAL and our Sport, Art, and Dance Academies.
The College also has a very successful International Students Program, with students from countries including Japan, China, Vietnam, Germany, Italy, and Brazil.
Sandringham College is committed to providing access and excellence for all, and this is reflected in the College Vision statement.
Working as a community to produce excellent academic outcomes and young people of great character. Excellence Integrity Respect Creativity Community An appointment to this position is an appointment to Sandringham College, and site placement is at the discretion of the College Principal.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing, and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
RoleThe classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.
The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation, and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience, his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases.
All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training, and experience of the teacher.
ResponsibilitiesThe role of the teacher may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Assisting students with research and information literacy skills;Teaching students how to navigate library resources, databases, and online research tools;Promoting a culture of reading and literacy within the school community;Assisting teachers and students in locating reference materials and internet resources;Maintaining an inclusive and safe environment for all students and staff.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.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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 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.
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights.
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.VIT LANTITETo 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.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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