Educational Leadership_Leading Teacher Inclusive Practices

Bemin Secondary Collegerequires multiple leaders, teachers and education support staff to join our team at Victoria¿s fastest-growing secondary school. The College will grow to over 1300 students in it¿s 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 Truganina¿s 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 CBD 15 minutes¿ drive from Point Cook 15 minutes¿ drive from Caroline Springs 21 minutes¿ drive from Yarraville 26 minutes¿ drive from Essendon The 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. Vision At 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. Mission Bemin Secondary College¿smission 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 School¿s 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 Learning Bemin 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 Learning The 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. SC1 Demonstrated 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. SC2 Demonstrated 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. SC3 Demonstrated 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. SC4 Demonstrated 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. SC5 Demonstrated 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 ability to develop, implement and evaluate school programs that support Inclusion Education. Role The Leader of Inclusive Practices will support staff to embed inclusive practices throughout the college to ensure all students can access quality learning and achieve learning growth. They will ensure Individual Education Plans are embedded in lesson planning and delivery and ensure reasonable adjustments are made for students to experience success. The Leader of Inclusive Practices will use evidence-based practices to build knowledge and understanding of high-quality teaching and learning practices to improve student academic outcomes at all year levels. They will deliver high-quality professional learning to build teacher capacity and ensure teachers are supported through coaching, mentoring and PLCs. The Leader of Inclusive Practices will lead Tier 2 programs which are designed to support students with additional learning needs. They will support program facilitators to ensure appropriate scheduling, staffing and resourcing are provided. The Leader of Inclusive Practices will work closely with the Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning, the Assistant Principal of Inclusion and Wellbeing and the Leader Teacher of Inclusion. They will support Learning Area leaders to ensure lesson planning and delivery is differentiated and guided by Inclusion principals. They will support all staff to access and embed IEPs and ensure reasonable adjustments are made for students to access quality learning and teaching. They will liaise with the Inclusion team and Tier 2 program facilitators to ensure students with additional learning needs are supported. This role will support the completion of Disability Inclusion Profiles, via the gathering of evidence, providing specialist recommendations and coaching as required. Responsibilities Leadership of Differentiation across the College DIP pathway support Liaise with teachers and leaders to determine supports needed for students and support teachers to implement IEP recommendationsand to developaccessible curriculum resources and learning activities with appropriate challenge Support teachers to implement responsive / adaptive teaching practices with classroom observations, coaching and mentoring Lead improvement of teacher practice around differentiation, modification and adjustments through delivery of high-quality professional learning and supporting resources Manage and support the completion of SSG meetings for supported students throughout the college. Leadership of Tier 2 Programs to support students with additional needs Lead Tier 2 Learning and Teaching programs and support program facilitators Oversee the referral process for Tier 2 programs Oversee communications about programs to parents Support resourcing and scheduling of programs Lead the design and implementation of Tier 2 literacy and numeracyprogram for supported students Liaise withSub-schoolabout appropriate supports and adjustments needed for students with additional needs Support the staffing, facilitation and resourcing of intervention programs 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 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) Applicants 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 Standards Victorian 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 section Names 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 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 programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Qualification Requirements To 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; 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 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'; and a 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