Leading Teacher- Student Learning And Leadership

Leading Teacher- Student Learning and LeadershipJob posted: 04/01/2025Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2027Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1461050Location ProfileLakes Entrance Secondary College is located in the beautiful coastal town of Lakes Entrance, in East Gippsland, Victoria.
Nestled at the entrance of the scenic Gippsland Lakes, the town is renowned for its stunning waterways, golden beaches, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
This unique location offers teachers an incredible work-life balance, with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors while making a meaningful impact in a close-knit school community.Why Lakes Entrance?Natural Beauty: Lakes Entrance boasts one of the most picturesque settings in Victoria, surrounded by national parks, lakes, and the pristine Ninety Mile Beach.
Whether you are into boating, fishing, surfing, or simply enjoying tranquil nature walks, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.Community Feel: The town has a welcoming, supportive community with a rich history.
Living and working here, you enjoy a close connection with students and their families, and you'll be part of a school dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all.Lifestyle: Lakes Entrance offers the best of coastal living with modern amenities such as shops, restaurants, and healthcare facilities, all while being far from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Affordable housing options and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere make it an ideal place for individuals or families looking for a change of pace.Proximity to Regional Hubs: While Lakes Entrance provides a serene coastal lifestyle, it is within reasonable distance of larger regional centres like Bairnsdale (30-minute drive) for additional shopping, medical, and entertainment options.
Melbourne is approximately 4 hours away, making it easy to visit the city when needed.About the SchoolLakes Entrance Secondary College is dedicated to delivering high-quality education, strongly focusing on student wellbeing, academic achievement, and community engagement.
The school embraces the diverse needs of its students and offers a wide range of programs and pathways to support their development.
With a collaborative staff culture and commitment to professional growth, you will find an enriching and supportive work environment here.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.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.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.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar.The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The department'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.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.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.
This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
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