Curriculum Access Leader - Outer Gippsland Area - South East Victoria RegionAn opportunity exists for teachers to be part of an exciting initiative to improve curriculum choice for rural and regional students. Working across schools within South East Victoria Region, the role is part of a multi-disciplinary team. This work supports regional efforts towards achieving the Education State targets, which aim to build a system that provides every student with the knowledge, capabilities and attributes that will see them thrive throughout their lives. Reporting to the Area Executive Director, this role is located within a place-based team that collectively works with schools to implement:Improving curriculum choice for rural and regional students (focus area for role)Professional Learning Communities (PLC)Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support (MYLNS)Senior Secondary ReformOther emerging school improvement opportunities.The work will be guided by Senior Education Improvement Leaders (SEILs) to support schools according to their specific improvement needs. Program implementation and practice oversight of the work will be provided by Senior School Improvement Practice Leads (SSIPLs) in each region in consultation with SEILs. Appointment to these positions provides an opportunity to enrich teaching expertise, leadership experience and further develop school improvement expertise in rural and regional schools. Staff will benefit from a customised program of professional learning to support their leadership of change management, use of evidence, and implementation of system resources and initiatives.With a focus on providing responsive, place-based support, flexibility to travel is a requirement of this position and access to regional fleet cars will be provided. Staff should expect to spend the equivalent of four days each week in schools.This ongoing role is located in a regional office. The tenure of this leading teacher role is funded until 30/06/2028. At the conclusion of the tenure, it may be renewed if funding for the initiative is extended. If tenure as a leading teacher is not renewed, you will be appointed to the Region as a Classroom Teacher in accordance with the leading teachers and learning specialists policy. Successful applicants will be employed under Public Service conditions with access to four weeks annual leave.ResponsibilitiesWorking flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the objective of the Curriculum Access Leader is to improve access to and quality of Foundation to Year 12 curriculum in rural and regional schools, with a focus on small schools. Functions include:Encourage and facilitate school cluster collaborations, working with multiple clusters of at least 2 schools to support the provision of an enhanced Foundation to Year 12 curriculumBuild and maintain collaborative relationships within Area Education Improvement Branch teams to ensure schools receive wrap-around support based on school needWork with schools to plan and implement collaborative provision models, adopt blended learning approaches and improve efficacy of ICT/virtual learningWhere relevant, connect clusters with other DE initiatives and policies relating to curriculum deliveryIdentify teaching capability needs and support through professional development, mentoring and networking opportunitiesDevelop relational trust with school leaders and teachers to support cultures of challenge, collaboration and continuous improvementThis is a full-time ongoing position.A current Victorian Driver's license and valid VIT Registration are required for this position.Candidates are advised that they need to address the Key Selection Criteria in the advertised position.The Department of Education is committed to diversity. The Department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of staff with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position.
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