Leading Teacher Range 3 - Vce Vocational Major (Vm) / Vpc

Leading Teacher Range 3 - VCE Vocational Major (VM) / VPCJob posted: 01/11/2024
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1448607
Closes: 14/11/2024
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.
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 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 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. 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.
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.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 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. 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.
Location ProfileNorthern Bay P-12 College is a unique multi-campus school located in the Northern Suburbs of Geelong made up of four Prep - Year 8 campuses and a fifth Year 9 - Year 12 campus.
The College operates through a three sub-school structure to enhance our 'One School - One Team' ethos which emphasises a rigorous focus on Student Learning underpinned by a proactive and supportive well-being framework.
RolePosition Overview
The Leading Teacher - VCE Vocational Major (VM) / VPC will play a crucial role in the delivery and development of applied learning at the Goldsworthy Campus of Northern Bay P-12 College. This position focuses on embedding the Pillars of Applied Learning across the VCE VM program and planning its integration into secondary years curriculum. The leader will also ensure compliance with state reforms and promote innovative, student-centred learning pathways that connect academic, vocational, and community-based learning.
Key Requirements
Strong knowledge of senior pathways reforms and expertise in VCE Vocational Major and applied learning pedagogy.Proven ability to embed the Pillars of Applied Learning across different year levels and coordinate curriculum development from Years 9-12.Demonstrated experience in leading professional learning and supporting staff development.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to engage students, staff, and external stakeholders effectively.Strong organisational skills to manage scheduling, events, and multiple programs efficiently.Key Responsibilities1. Embedding the Pillars of Applied Learning Lead the integration of the Pillars of Applied Learning across the VCE Vocational Major curriculum.
Work with subject teachers to incorporate applied learning principles into their teaching practice.
2. Curriculum and Program Development Lead the development and refinement of VM programs in collaboration with teachers.
3. Professional Learning (PL) Facilitate PL activities focusing on applied learning practices and VCE Vocational Major delivery.
4. Coordination of Programs and Events Manage internal and external programs and events related to VM.
5. Scheduling and Planning Support Collaborate with the Campus Management to ensure effective scheduling of VM activities.
Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028
Job classification:Leading Teacher Range 3
Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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