ROLE DESCRIPTION TEACHER Classification As per Catholic Education CMEA 2022
Load Full Time
Appointment duration Ongoing
Date Reviewed July 2023
POSITION The Classroom Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, positive and disciplined learning environment:
in the classroom in co-curricular activities in interacting informally with students '…The teaching and learning process in a Catholic school is designed to reflect the dignity of the human person, a culture of community and a commitment to social justice and service for the common good.' In all dealings associated with teaching, the dignity of the person involved must be of paramount importance. We understand that strong classroom relationships underpin and inspire effective learning.
The College's teaching and philosophy are grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the interpretation of the Gospel lived out by St John Bosco, the founder of the Salesian Society. At Salesian College, we believe that through education, we equip our students with the skills and capacities to enable them to become independent learners in the globalized 21st Century knowledge society, giving them dignity and the skills required to be productive members of the community and enhance their vocational prospects for the future.
In accordance with the College Vision Statement, Salesian College is a dynamic, joy-filled learning community, inspiring all boys to strive for excellence in the spirit of Don Bosco. We promote creative teaching and learning through a challenging and relevant curriculum permeated by Catholic values and the pursuit of academic excellence. The role of a Teacher has a dedicated focus to bring the wording of the Vision Statement to life.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Classroom Teacher is responsible for:
Upholding and contributing to the Catholic ethos of Salesian College. Promoting the vision, mission and ethos of the College through modeling appropriate standards of behavior and participating in the liturgical life of the College. Understanding the employer's requirements and acting in accordance with the College's and statutory bodies policies, guidelines and procedures. Teaching Duties Prepare varied lessons, which cater to the range of student abilities and interests. Set realistic and challenging academic expectations of student performance. Prepare a challenging and realistic program of student homework. Provide timely and comprehensive feedback on student work that reinforces student achievement and focuses on improvement. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of student progress and achievement. Use a variety of assessment and reporting methods to regularly monitor learning progress. Ensure learning programs are appropriately differentiated to meet the learning needs of all students. Be an active member of the relevant Learning Team/s, contributing to curriculum development and planning. Attend scheduled staff meetings, briefings, parent-teacher interviews and other learning area and pastoral meetings as required. Contribute to curriculum innovation, planning and development. Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time including record keeping. Undertake supervision duties including yard duty diligently. Liaise with other professional staff. Collaborate and plan with appropriate colleagues. Pastoral Responsibilities Active pastoral care for students and their families. Develop relationships and build rapport with all individual students. Attend and participate in the co-curricular life of the College through the sporting and cultural calendar. Support House Coordinators in the management of all students. Implement the Pastoral Care Policy and Program through the Pastoral Group System. Professional Responsibilities Participate in personal professional learning. Adhere to the Health & Safety policies of the College. Keep abreast of statutory requirements in curriculum expressed by the VCAA, VRQA and other professional bodies. Participate in an Annual Review Meeting each year. This position description should be read in conjunction with 'Standards of professional practice' (VIT), VIT and AITSL teachers code of conduct, the CECV Multi-employer agreement (2013) and the Salesian College Expectations of Teachers document.
At all times staff are expected to behave in a professional manner, presenting positive and caring role models for students whilst endeavouring to establish right relationships.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA The Successful applicant will demonstrate evidence of:
A capacity to understand and animate Catholic identity, Salesian charism and College values in all aspects of College life. A commitment to Child Safety and the welfare of young people and a strong knowledge and understanding of Child Safety legislation and responsibilities. Knowing students and how they learn. Knowing the curriculum content and how to teach it. Planning for and implementing effective teaching and learning. Creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environments. Assessing and providing feedback and reporting on student learning. Engaging in professional learning. Engaging professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
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