Graduate Teacher Program - English / HUMS 7 - 12Job posted: 10/01/2025Seymour College is a vibrant school located one hour from Melbourne that is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment across the three sectors of education: primary, secondary, and special education. With access to modern facilities, we offer teachers the space and opportunity to create exciting teaching and learning experiences for their students.The College encourages collaboration with students, parents, and carers throughout their learning. Our commitment to student success is reflected in our NAPLAN data, which shows significant student learning growth from Years 3 to Year 9. This carries on into VCE, with our VCE outcomes sitting above all regional neighbouring Government schools.Selection Criteria - GraduatesSC1: 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, guided by how students learn.SC3: Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning using data to inform teaching practice.SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain collaborative relationships.SC5: Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.SC6: Demonstrated commitment to establishing and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.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. These teachers are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.Responsibilities - GraduatesCore responsibilities include:Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs.Teaching an area of the curriculum to a year level.Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting student progress.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.Who 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.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 CommitmentThe Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments, actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students.#J-18808-Ljbffr