Job Description
Location: North West Region | Bendigo
Job type: Full time / From 27/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1436975
Selection Criteria
SC1: 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
Conditions of Employment
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.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile
St Arnaud Secondary College is a school where teaching and learning and student outcomes are improving. Staff are supported and encouraged to try proven and new approaches to teaching in generally small classes. Staff are given flexibility to expand their skills in more than one key learning area through mixed Professional Learning Communities. Leadership opportunities are available so staff can quickly gain knowledge and experience of whole school operations. Staff work together closely, providing everyone with opportunities to contribute to a wide range of programs.
St. Arnaud Secondary College is located in the township of St. Arnaud, which is situated on the edge of the Wimmera Mallee. The College is part of a cluster of schools of similar size and the closest regional centres are Horsham and Bendigo, 100km to the west and east respectively and is 240km north west of Melbourne. St. Arnaud is fortunate to have retained natural bushland which surrounds the township.
The school enrolment has been increasing over the last four years and in 2025 we are expecting 165 students. It boasts an extremely pleasant physical environment. It is dominated by the original heritage structure which has been converted into predominantly administration facilities. Over the last three years a $10M building program has been undertaken providing state of the art facilities which are now in use. Other structures include an open plan learning area, an arts wing, a technology wing and a mud brick ceramics room. We have a fabulous science and library wing and a cover for our outdoor basketball court creating a multi-purpose all weather space. Despite a dry environment, the award winning St. Arnaud SC gardens are a delight to the eye.
In 2025 the College will be staffed by a Principal, Assistant Principal and three leading teachers for a total of 29 staff.
Despite being a small school, St Arnaud has retained its ability to provide curriculum breadth at the VCE level to cater for academic students as well as ensuring the availability of VET and Vocational major pathways. Students have shown academic growth above state level from years 7 to 9. Curriculum enrichment is something that is highly valued at St. Arnaud SC. The College boasts a music program where all students have access to a free instrumental music program. Sport is highly valued at the College and every opportunity is taken to provide students with pathways to reach a higher level in a wide variety of sports.
Importantly health and wellbeing of students and staff is highly valued and promoted at St. Arnaud SC. Currently the College has a School Nurse who attends two days a week. The College has been fortunate to receive a school doctor who will attend the College one day per week since starting in 2018. Whilst these additions are valued, the Year Level Coordinators take the responsibility of student wellbeing seriously. The College has implemented a Pastoral Care Program that has been well received by students which focuses on The Resilience Project and Berry Street practices.
A re-engagement program including Hands On Learning has been introduced for identified students in years 7-8 with very positive results and feedback from students and the community. In 2024 this was extended into a Year 9/10 Pathways program.
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