Business Management / Humanities - Classroom TeacherJob posted: 08/11/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1450028
Location ProfileAshwood High School was recognised in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Government Schools in Victoria for VCE results, where the median study score was 33. Ashwood High School also gained recognition in 2023 as the highest ranked local entry high school in Victoria for university pathways. Ashwood High School is an aspirational co-educational secondary school providing an outstanding all-round educational experience, encouraging, inspiring, and cultivating students to be positive contributors to our world.
We develop critically aware, reflective, resilient, confident, and independent learners for life. We are proud of our strong sense of community and provide a welcoming, safe, secure, and orderly learning environment. Our substantial awards and recognition program runs throughout the school with an emphasis on student voice and agency.
We believe deep learning is facilitated by outstanding teaching. This occurs when all learners are actively engaged in a variety of differentiated and challenging learning tasks that are academically rigorous. Our students are provided with an outstanding array of extra-curricular activities to cultivate student talent across what we believe are the four elements of a GREAT school:
Strong emphasis on Academic ExcellenceSporting Excellence programSignificant commitment to the Creative ArtsFocus on Civics, Citizenship, and LeadershipSelection 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.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
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.
Classroom teacher Range 2 will be expected to:
Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all studentsModel exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachersProvide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape professional learningSupervise and train one or more student teachersAssist staff to use student data to inform teaching approachesClassroom teacher Range 1 focuses on developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance.
ResponsibilitiesThe role of classroom 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;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.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.
Conditions of EmploymentAll 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr