Leading Teacher Range 3 - Area Manager - Distance EducationJob posted: 15/11/2024
Job type: Full time / From 15/11/2024 - 30/01/2028
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1452164
Location ProfileThe Victorian School of Languages (VSL) is a government school with a strong history of commitment to the provision of language programs for students in Years 1 to 12 who do not have access to the study of those languages in their mainstream schools. The school offers over 40 languages and EAL around Victoria to 13,000 students in face-to-face classes and 1400 students in distance education.
The VSL is a state-wide provider of languages and provides language education across all three educational sectors (government, independent and catholic). There are multiple campuses across Victoria in both metropolitan and country areas. High-level management is required to achieve consistent outcomes.
The role of Area Manager for the Victorian School of Languages (Distance Education section) entails the management and delivery of languages from Years 7 to 12 where students cannot access their language of choice at their home school.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.
SC2 Ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.
SC3 Ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort, or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives.
SC4 Exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the broader school community.
SC5 Ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues in adopting these behaviours.
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.
ResponsibilitiesKey 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.Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery.Leading and managing the provision of professional development for teaching staff.Leading and managing staff performance and development.Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices.Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school.Who 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 CommitmentThe Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.VIT LANTITETo be eligible for employment, a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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