Graduate Teacher - Health /Pe

Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1449987Location ProfileGlen Eira College is a dynamic, co-educational school offering a traditional, academic approach with firm discipline in a supportive environment and a rich and varied extra-curricular program.Vision and ValuesOur students are empowered with a desire to learn and grow as individuals, and to become connected local and global community members who respect the rights of all. Learn, Grow, ConnectMission StatementOur community believes passionately in state education and education as a human right. Our objectives in achieving our vision are:Providing a challenging academic curriculumLearning and connections beyond the classroomCelebrating our learning endeavoursTeaching and encouraging critical and reflective thinkingEncouraging independent and creative thinkingFostering a sense of belongingDeveloping diverse and positive relationshipsPromoting a sustainable futureDeveloping agile, self-confident and resilient learnersValues StatementGrowth and striving – we grow and aspire to learn by innovating and collaborating togetherEquity and integrity – we all have access to a broad range of opportunities that are inclusive of our diverse community.Care and respect – we care for each other, we act respectfully and support each other in doing our bestThe college runs a highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning program: SEAL. This program allows talented students to work a year in advance of their peers in the core subjects of English, Maths, Humanities and Science. Feedback from parents, students and staff has been consistently positive.Our strong EAL and International Student Program also reflect our international focus.The College has recently completed a 10.1 million dollar school refurbishment which included a new netball size gymnasium and sports complex, 5 new science rooms, 2 new food technology rooms, refurbished arts wing and new VCE and wellbeing centres. We also have a 260 seat Performing Arts Centre. We have recently been granted additional funding to accommodate a further 250 students taking our capacity to 1200 students.The college has 63.0 EFT teachers, 3 Principal class, and 21.4 Education Support staff. The college's leadership team, with the support of our college council and parents, will continue to strive for excellence throughout the school.We have a strong focus on high quality language learning. Students can choose from French (3 streams), Japanese (2 streams) and Hebrew.Student SuccessWe emphasize student success through provision of a comprehensive curriculum and a broad range of year 10 to 12 subjects. Challenging extra-curricular programs, together with opportunities for personal development and leadership training, cater for a variety of individual needs and enable students to develop social and intellectual strengths. University enhancement programs, acceleration and access to extension studies ensure specialist student talents are enriched and nurtured in an environment of encouragement, motivation and celebration.A tradition of excellent VCE results ensures all our graduates progress to the university and TAFE courses of their choice.School Improvement FocusGlen Eira College has been on a strategic improvement journey and has achieved significant growth of student numbers and improved educational outcomes. We were recently recognised with The Age's `Schools that Excel' Award for our outstanding results. Glen Eira College has become the community's school of choice.We are determined to continue this improvement as our focus becomes delivery of challenging holistic educational programs that meet the needs of our students. Glen Eira College is committed to ongoing school improvement and welcomes highly capable professionals keen to be part of our growth as the school of choice in Caulfield.Role - GraduatesThe primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.Responsibilities - GraduatesCore responsibilities include:Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of studyTeaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year levelMonitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areasImplementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomesMaintaining records of class attendance and recording student progressImplementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolioAdditional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programsContributing to a range of co-curricular programsWho May Apply - GraduatesTo be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, andnot be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commenceApplicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.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. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.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.The College requests that each applicant include the following:A specific response to the selection criteriaA copy of transcript of qualifications (can be brought to interview if shortlisted).VIT registration numberA summary of experienceThree referees who are able to make relevant comments regarding the application in relation to the key selection criteria.Please provide telephone numbers (mobile and work if applicable) and email addresses of your referees.Referees other than those nominated may be contacted.Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.Eligibility for incentive payments:The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this schoolThe successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancyThe successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence
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