Sunbury Downs College is a vibrant Year 7 to 12 co-educational secondary college situated in the semi-rural area of Sunbury. It is a growing college with student enrolment numbers around 650.
The College offers a rich educational experience in an environment with excellent educational outcomes, high expectations, and strong student management. The College regards itself as an academic school with a wide range of programs, emphasizing core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and Physical Education, complemented by programs in the Arts/Technology, Performing Arts, Health, and Languages (Italian). The school also offers a range of VCE subjects, including some VETiS studies and a structured, rigorous VCE Vocational Major program in Years 11-12.
Sunbury Downs College prides itself on helping students achieve outstanding VCE results, showing that students have the 'Confidence to Achieve'. The College offers an Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (ACE) program, extending students through a challenging curriculum including early commencement of VCE. The ACE program is a select entry course for students in Years 7-9. The College also offers a Scholars program for students in Years 10 and 11.
Sunbury Downs College offers a wide range of inclusive activities and programs which cater to all students in Years 7-12. Some of these include Debating and Public Speaking, Maths Club, Drama Club, and Choir. The College also has a House and Sports program with whole school carnivals for Athletics and Swimming, Year Level and specialized camps and excursions, and a well-established Student Voice program.
Sunbury Downs College is proud to partner with local organizations and agencies providing support for its students, including feeder schools, local businesses, and many universities, including the University of Melbourne.
Sunbury Downs Secondary College currently has a leadership profile consisting of Principal, 3 Assistant Principals, 6 Leading Teachers, and 2 Learning Specialists, with approximately 55 classroom teachers, 4 Paraprofessionals, and 26 Education Support staff.
Sunbury Downs College Values of Respect, Resilience, Community, and Ambition underpin the expected behaviors for all members of the college community.
Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2: 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: Experience in monitoring and assessing student learning, using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4: Interpersonal and communication skills. 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: Behaviors and attitudes consistent with Department values. Experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
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. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience, their 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.
Responsibilities
The 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 organizational 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.
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.
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