Job Description Location: North West Region | Sunbury
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1439363
Location Profile Sunbury Downs College is a vibrant Year 7 to 12 co-educational secondary college situated in the semi-rural of Sunbury. It is a growing co-educational secondary 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 having a reputation for helping students achieve outstanding VCE results. The College offers an Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (ACE) program, extending students through a challenging curriculum including early commencement of VCE.
Sunbury Downs College offers a wide range of inclusive activities and programs which cater to all students in Years 7-12, including Debating and Public Speaking, Maths Club, Drama Club, and Choir. The College has a well-established Student Voice program and offers instrumental music tuition and a highly acclaimed Musical Production.
Selection Criteria - Graduates SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
SC2: Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3: Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning and use data to inform teaching practice.
SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
SC5: Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Program Benefits - Graduates This position may attract an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria.
Role - Graduates The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from experienced teachers.
Responsibilities - Graduates Core responsibilities include:
Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study. Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas. Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes. Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress. Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter. Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning. Additional responsibilities may include:
Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs. Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs. Who May Apply - Graduates To be eligible to apply, a teacher must:
Have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years. Not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence. Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Other Information 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. Conditions of Employment Eligibility for incentive payments includes:
The successful candidate commits to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school. The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy. VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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