Head Of School (7-12)

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 25/01/2028
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1448604
Job posted: 01/11/2024
Closes: 14/11/2024
Classification: Leading Teacher Range 3
Job duration: From 28/01/2025 - 25/01/2028
Contact: Anthony Stockwell | 9717 7500
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes. Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole-school practice and contribute to the provision of whole-school professional learning.
Role Leading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school.
Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.
Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.
Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.
Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.
Responsibilities In recognition of the importance of leadership and management combined with exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the leading teachers may include but are not limited to:
Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities. Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery. Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school. Leading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff). Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices. Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline. Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areas. Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers. Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school. Contributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration. Developing and managing the school code of conduct. 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.
Child Safe Standards Victorian 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.
VIT LANTITE To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Location Profile Hazel Glen College is located in the City of Whittlesea, one of Melbourne's fastest growing municipalities. Hazel Glen College has an active and integral role in the ongoing development of the Doreen community hub.
The College commenced at the beginning of the 2014 school year with 143 students. Growth of the College was rapid, with the College growing to a current size of 2,300 students and 250 staff.
Currently the College structures are a Kindergarten, Primary Years P-5 and Secondary Years 6-12. During 2025, the College will transition to a Primary P-6 and Secondary 7-12 model. A Child Family Centre, comprising, kindergarten, extended day care, playgroups, intervention services, maternal health centre and various other community service groups, co-located on the school site, creates an exciting and innovative early childhood education precinct.
The College vision, One College – Everyone Matters, leads the direction for our community. It is the expectation of all staff across the College to guide students and develop skills, attitudes and values required to fully participate in the rich educational journey at the College and life in the 21st century.
Hazel Glen College enjoys outstanding physical resources that provide students with the best possible educational opportunities. The modern facilities and teaching and learning practice represent an exciting opportunity for students and parents and establish the College's culture, values and nature.
Hazel Glen College is committed to the academic and personal growth of every student. A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care and support, allows us to meet this commitment. A balanced and comprehensive curriculum constantly challenges students to extend their learning. In providing 21st Century teaching and learning, there is a strong focus on student agency in learning and a comprehensive STEAM education program across the College.
Our aim is to challenge students to be the very best they can be and importantly, assist every student to reach their potential. Teaching the skills needed for a fulfilling life in the 21st Century, and supporting a love of learning that goes well beyond the classroom, is actively embraced by our College.
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