Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher - Careers Practitioner Department of Education Victoria – Greater Shepparton VIC 14h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria The saying goes at Greater Shepparton Secondary College (GSSC) that we are Greater Together That is our families, staff and community all working together to support our young people, and our students leaning on these support networks to achieve their best. Although we are a big school able to cater for more than 2,200 students, we have been able to retain a small school atmosphere through our House and Neighbourhood structure. This model allows students to feel a sense of Greater Belonging by having a house to call home and by building relationships with key neighbourhood staff and peers through our Vertical Home Groups. Building relationships and nurturing a student‑centred culture is at the forefront of everything that we do here at GSSC. Our award‑winning Careers Team provides the supports our students need to set Greater Expectations for themselves and aspire for excellence. Our Wellbeing Team focuses on providing Greater Care through various services and initiatives such as Doctors in School, paediatric clinic, Program for Students with a Disability, Secondary School Nurses and Mental Health Practitioners. We also have strong support for First Nations students via the Ngarri Ngarri team and for culturally and linguistically diverse families via the Multicultural Liaison Officers. Our Wellbeing and Inclusion Hub includes a range of external allied health and education agencies working in school to support students. Facilities GSSC is among the most contemporary secondary schools in the country, featuring award‑winning design and cutting‑edge facilities such as a double gymnasium, theatrette, green room and roof‑top gardens. The Enterprise and Innovation Centre for the arts, media, science and technology provides students with a wide range of pathways. Professional Development Teaching in Greater Shepparton means having the very best professional learning and inspiration on your doorstep. GSSC provides opportunities for teachers to develop their skills and become recognised as state‑wide leaders in teaching excellence. Location Greater Shepparton is located 180 kilometres north of Melbourne, with a population of 66,000. 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 programs to achieve specific student outcomes. Classroom teachers engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning. Range 2 Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes. A critical component of this work focuses on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction. Have the 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. 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 Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities. They participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities. The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels. Responsibilities 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. Undertaking 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 representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasons for no part‑time work and reasonable adjustments for staff with disability are available. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct 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 at Other Information Completed Graduate Certificate Career Development Practice (or equivalent), be currently undertaking this qualification or be prepared to commence the study in 2026. 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. Qualification Requirements Provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study completed on or after 1 January 2024, with accreditation as specified. Passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) if graduated from a Victorian ITE program after 1 July 2016. #J-18808-Ljbffr