Classroom Teacher - English/Humanities - Ongoing

Classroom Teacher - English/Humanities - OngoingJob posted: 04/01/2025
Lakes Entrance Secondary College is located in the beautiful coastal town of Lakes Entrance, in East Gippsland, Victoria. Nestled at the entrance of the scenic Gippsland Lakes, the town is renowned for its stunning waterways, golden beaches, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. This unique location offers teachers an incredible work-life balance, with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors while making a meaningful impact in a close-knit school community.
Why Lakes Entrance?Natural Beauty: Lakes Entrance boasts one of the most picturesque settings in Victoria, surrounded by national parks, lakes, and the pristine Ninety Mile Beach. Whether you're into boating, fishing, surfing, or simply enjoying tranquil nature walks, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.Community Feel: The town has a welcoming, supportive community with a rich history. Living and working here, you'll enjoy a close connection with both students and their families, and you'll be part of a school dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all.Lifestyle: Lakes Entrance offers the best of coastal living with modern amenities such as shops, restaurants, and healthcare facilities, all while being far from the hustle and bustle of city life. Affordable housing options and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere make it an ideal place for individuals or families looking for a change of pace.Proximity to Regional Hubs: While Lakes Entrance provides a serene coastal lifestyle, it is still within reasonable distance of larger regional centres like Bairnsdale (30-minute drive) for additional shopping, medical, and entertainment options. Melbourne is approximately 4 hours away, making it easy to visit the city when needed.About the SchoolLakes Entrance Secondary College is dedicated to delivering high-quality education, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, academic achievement, and community engagement. The school embraces the diverse needs of its students and offers a wide range of programs and pathways to support their development. With a collaborative staff culture and commitment to professional growth, you will find an enriching and supportive work environment here.
Selection 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, 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.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. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order 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 program 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.
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 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 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.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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:
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.VIT LANTITETo be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must 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 Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
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