Leading Teacher / Head Of School

Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1421678
Job posted: 21/06/2024
Closes: 04/07/2024
Occupation: Education and Training
Classification: Leading Teacher Range 3
Job duration: From 15/07/2024
Reference: 1421678
Occupation: Education and Training
Salary Range: Salary not specified
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 To ensure that all student management and wellbeing practices are aligned to the `Child Safe Standards¿ To ensure student management processes and procedures cater for all students individual needs To promote a robust implementation of preventative and proactive strategies in order to maximise learning outcomes To build staff capacity to manage behaviour and wellbeing concerns To provide internal and external support structures that cater for all students' individual learning, and wellbeing needs. Responsibilities Strategic Lead, implement and evaluate programmes that promote wellbeing, whilst building coordinator, teacher, and community capacity.  Lead the development of homegroup programmes specific to allocated year level cohorts Lead the development of safe and collaborative learning environments. Specifically in regards to SWPB, inclusive practices (wellbeing), departmental initiatives and mentoring to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.  Lead in the implementation of school wide disciplinary processes and procedures in alignment with departmental guidelines.  Develop the capacity of Year Level Coordinators and Secondary School Staff to optimise learning through best practice behaviour management strategies Using attendance, engagement and academic data to identify school wide goals To foster partnerships with all key stakeholders in the Manor Lakes P-12 college community Ensuring that cohorts are in a child safe environment in accordance with the child safe standards Developmental Support leadership in establishing, implementing and embedding processes and procedures to effectively manage student behavior including SWPBs Coordinate attendance follow ups linked to student welfare and embed processes for monitoring attendance, notifying parents/guardians and managing school refusal students Source re engagement programs offered to students and continue/implement effective programs which support the needs of individual students Liaise with coordinators and external community service providers to ensure wellbeing programs are integrated effectively into the curriculum Empower teachers and students to form strong professional relationships, build a growth mindset and provide support for both students and parents/guardians throughout the secondary years, specific to the needs of all students as identified by data.  To support staff with restorative practices that foster positive relationships with students Establish connections and partnerships with external organisation who can support, provide and/or implement wellbeing programs for individual students and cohorts  Observe classes to provide context/cohort specific student management support Refine mentoring opportunities to ensure the college meets the diverse needs of the college¿s student body Build the capacity of Year Level Coordinators to effectively manage year level behaviours and work through behaviour management processes accordingly. Establish processes to model behaviour management strategies within own class setting  Operational  Monitor/audit support structures for students with behavioural and wellbeing needs including preventative and proactive documentation Identify with SSSO key contact, cohort professional learning opportunities and facilitate the delivery of learning to staff Liaise with SSSO key contact at fortnightly meetings and ensure implementation of recommended strategies and that an evaluation of strategies is documented. Manage internal and external well-being referrals Ensure coordinators gain consent from parents for Allied Health Services and consent for transfer of information between external service providers Ensure IEPs, ILPs, SSGs, PSPs and EMPs are in place for students with additional needs and that parents are aware of these plans Facilitate modified learning environments, timetables, alternative pathways including collaboration with FLIP coordinator to re-engage students back into the school environment. Support staff make mandatory reports when required To be the point of contact with DHS, SOCIT, Child Protection, Child First, Victoria Police, Federal Police when required Oversee information evenings Coordinate and manage detentions and other consequences for undesired learning behaviours.  Communicate with students, parents/guardians in regards to all management and wellbeing needs of students and programs/disciplinary actions offered by Manor Lakes P-12 College and within the community Communicate information to staff about individual student needs  Collate and analyse attendance and chronicle incident data and monitor and manage students with critical attendance concerns. Support YLC and teaching staff to develop professional development plans as an appointed reviewer Implement and monitor support structures for students who are identified `at risk¿.  Oversee engagement strategies such as lunchtime/ after school/ extracurricular activities. Coordinate and manage applications for scholarships for students together with coordinators and staff.  Monitor attendance and facilitate `Attendance Meetings¿ and when required referral to regions and implement these strategies immediately Coordinate and support parent meetings for academic `at risk¿ students.  Coordinate behaviour review meetings with parents Manage complex parent concerns Ensure all meetings have minutes taken - which are emailed to all parties involved Report staff concerns to Secondary Principal 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.
EEO AND OHS Commitment 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: ******
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department's exemplar available at:
The Department's employees commit to upholding DE's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DE values is available at:
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. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx 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 Manor Lakes P-12 College opened in 2009 and is located in Minindee Rd, Wyndham Vale. The college currently has an enrolment of 3000 students. The enrolment is expected to stabilise and possibly decline in the primary years (additional primary schools opening in the neighbouring area) and to continue to increase at secondary level. The backgrounds of our students reflect a cultural and socio-economic diversity. The college has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) of 0.552 which indicates that there is a level of disadvantage within our community. Approximately 16% of our student population come from a language background other than English. 
The vision of Manor Lakes P-12 College is `Dream, Believe, Achieve'. The college aspires to create a vibrant and harmonious community of learners who have a confident belief in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.
We strive to provide the best possible education for our students and support for our staff. The philosophy of our teaching practice is focussed on students¿ learning needs, and this is backed by current research about how students learn.
The College aims for an inclusive and welcoming culture for all families and students within our Designated Neighbourhood Area. We have established a number of programs and structures to provide appropriate learning environments and programs for all students including students with additional learning needs, complex and/or multiple disabilities. 
The college has developed partnerships with local and wider community agencies and organisations. We have partnerships with the Smith Family, Wyndham City Council and various educational settings (e.g. Wyndham Community and Education Centre) and higher education settings (e.g. Victoria University ¿ Early University Program, Melbourne University Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship program, Latrobe University ¿ Intern and Monash University program). Our Sports Academy has affiliations with the NRL and Melbourne Storm, North Melbourne FC, Werribee FC, and Western Jets, Western United in the ASL and Melbourne United in the NBL.
The College has, and will continue to have, a relentless focus of continuous improvement in all aspects of College life, particularly focussing on improving learning outcomes for all students. All staff are members of Professional Learning Teams and School Improvement Teams which focus on using data and evidence to identify areas to improve, and will work towards achieving goals as set out in the college¿s Strategic Plan.
All new staff to Manor Lakes P-12 College participate in a comprehensive induction program which clearly outlines the college vision, expectations and pedagogical approaches. Regular communication with all members of the community is achieved through keeping the college website, newsletters, Facebook, Compass, face to face meetings and information sessions and forums.
Another building is about to be commenced consisting of 16 additional secondary classrooms. In addition to the new build, we have 18 relocatable buildings that house 34 classroom spaces across both primary and secondary sectors. These are in addition to permanent classroom and specialist buildings as well as staff offices, staff rooms and administration areas. The outside areas of the College are substantially upgraded and a grounds development plan ensures a systematic approach to further grounds improvement. 
Our staff are committed to enhancing their skills and developing their capacity as teachers by involving themselves in professional learning opportunities (external and internal), coaching, mentoring, and being actively involved in Professional Learning Teams and the Professional Learning Community. 
The College is committed to developing, maintaining and sustaining relationships between the school and home through events such as: Open Classrooms, Celebrations of Learning, Parent Helpers, Parent Information sessions, Community Forums, Year level celebrations such as Year 12 graduation, and Performing Arts showcases such as the Big Day Out, and Western Edge Youth Arts.
Manor Lakes P-12 College is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision making.
Manor Lakes P-12 College has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Manor Lakes P-12 College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.
Every person involved in Manor Lakes P-12 College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that they wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make. 
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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