Leading Teacher - Disability Inclusion

Job type: Full time / From 01/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1444374
Job posted: 22/10/2024
Closes: 04/11/2024
Classification: Leading Teacher Range 3
Work location: Geelong
Selection CriteriaSC1 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.
SC6 Demonstrated capability to provide leadership in inclusive practices and the ongoing implementation of the DI reforms to support effective tiered interventions.
RoleLeading 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.
ResponsibilitiesIn 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 prioritiesLeading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and deliveryLeading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the schoolLeading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff)Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practicesLeading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and disciplineLeading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areasResponsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachersContributing to the overall leadership and management of the schoolContributing to the development of proposals for school council considerationDeveloping and managing the school code of conduct.Disability Inclusion Key Responsibilities Collaborate with students, families, staff, and allied professionals to lead a multi-disciplinary team focused on the inclusion of all studentsSupport the Principal Team in implementing the Disability Inclusion framework and associated systemsLead the Learning Support team, ensuring daily tasks are completed and that staff receive ongoing professional developmentLead the Learning Support team with planning and carrying out targeted interventionsDevelop and implement internal strategies and processes for identifying potential needs, working closely with our internal Wellbeing & Disability Inclusion teams and the SSS teamUtilise student learning data to guide intervention strategies, including structuring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Modified Programmes to ensure measurable student growthOversee the PSD/DIP process for assigned students and ensure effective Student Support Group (SSG) meetingsCoach teachers to enhance their practice improvement strategiesLead support for teachers in understanding and applying differentiation strategies to ensure all students are learningWork with the Learning Specialist Data and PLCs to ensure the PLC process uses data, work samples, and tracking to promote inclusion and learning for all studentsWho May ApplyTeachers 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.
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.
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.
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.VIT LANTITETo 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.
Location ProfileNorth Geelong Secondary College is a single campus, academic Year 7-12 College in the northern suburbs of the City of Greater Geelong. It is a creative, caring and diverse College.
The current school enrolment is approximately 1000 students.
Job classification:Leading Teacher Range 3
Contact:Paul Dawson | +61 3 5240 5800
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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