Classroom Teacher Generalist

Classroom Teacher Generalist - Cherry Creek $9,000 Incentive Offer Department of Education Victoria – Cherry Creek QLD 8 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Parkville College is a multi‑campus school that delivers education at Cherry Creek and Parkville Youth Justice Precincts, and Secure Care Units. Parkville College is a registered specialist school that delivers high quality educational programmes to meet the needs of young people aged 10‑21 years in custody with the Department of Justice and Community Safety and secure services with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Parkville College delivers education to some of Victoria's most vulnerable, yet inspiring young people, who are filled with enormous potential. The Parkville College education model follows a culturally responsive pedagogy that supports the development and growth of all students, incorporates strong local partnerships to deliver a flexible range of educational options including the Victorian Curriculum (Foundation‑10), Senior Secondary Certificates (VCE, VM and VPC) and vocational studies. Teachers at Parkville College are required to be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances. This may include working on units when classrooms are unavailable, to support the delivery of an educational program, working across a number of units, and engaging in outreach. Selection Criteria SC1: 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. SC6: Evidence‑based culturally responsive pedagogy. Provide an example from your experience that demonstrates your understanding and implementation of culturally responsive practice in an educational setting. Role The 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 programmes to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry 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 programme 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. Range 2 Responsibilities Have content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students. Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers to engage in critical reflection of their practice and support staff to expand their capacity. Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning. Supervise and train one or more student teachers. Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved. Range 1 Responsibilities Further develop skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels. Plan, prepare and teach programmes to achieve specific student outcomes. Supervise and train one or more student teachers (where appropriate). Assist in the development of school policies and programmes and in the implementation of school priorities. Focus on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. Participate in induction programmes and other professional learning activities. Responsibilities Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum programme within the school. Undertake other classroom‑teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal. Participate in activities such as parent–teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions. Undertake other non‑teaching 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 curriculum area(s) specified for the position. Diversity and Inclusion The 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. 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 (see workplace adjustment guidelines). Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child‑safe environments. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at DE Values 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 Other Information This position attracts an incentive payment of $9,000 pro rata (pre‑tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment. This will be paid half on commencement of employment and the balance on completion of 12 months of employment. *Both Graduates and Experienced Teachers are encouraged to apply. Due to the unique nature of our environment and the distinctive work we undertake at Parkville College, we strongly encourage individuals considering applying for this position to contact the number provided below and arrange a visit to the school. This visit offers invaluable insight into our school, our students, and how we create the best environments possible. 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 and induction and support programmes provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Qualification Requirements The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and If 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 programme 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 programmes in Australia: Standards and Procedures'. A person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme 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 programme completed by the person). Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr