Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1449482
Job posted: 06/11/2024
Closes: 19/11/2024
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Location ProfileManor 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 backgrounds of our students reflect a cultural and socio-economic diversity. The college has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) of 0.552, indicating a level of disadvantage within our community. Approximately 16% of our student population come from a language background other than English.
Manor Lakes P-12 College is the lead school overseeing FLIP. The FLIP program offers flexibility of a hybrid work schedule where teachers can work both from home or onsite, with mandatory face-to-face requirements. FLIP stands for Flexible Learning Intervention Pathways - an interim educational program supporting secondary school students to reconnect with their lifelong learning journey. At FLIP, we work with young people within the Wyndham & Hobsons Bay municipalities who face challenges in connecting with mainstream education.
Within FLIP, each student is assigned a teacher who supports their learning program and develops an Individual Education Plan outlining the goals the student wants to work towards. The learning focus is centered around Literacy, Numeracy, Health & Wellbeing activities, as well as transition and pathway guidance. The program is primarily online, with face-to-face sessions taking place twice a week. We monitor student attendance and engagement in the program to track their progress consistently.
Selection CriteriaSC1
Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2
Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3
Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing, and engagement.
SC5
Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
SC6
Demonstrated experience working with students who have faced school avoidance or related school attendance issues and with students who have additional learning needs and challenges.
RoleMain duties of a FLIP teacher include: Building positive professional relationships with students and their families to understand their needs and challenges.Establishing a safe and nurturing environment to support student engagement and learning confidence.Creating, managing, and assessing weekly individualised learning programs for students in line with their IEP goals.Developing, implementing, and reviewing each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) in collaboration with the student and families.Monitoring weekly student attendance and engagement data.Collaboratively planning and delivering weekly tutoring and mentoring sessions.Engaging in ongoing professional learning to support student learning and engagement.ResponsibilitiesFLIP teachers are required to hold a current VIT registration and are employed by Manor Lakes P-12 College. FLIP staff demonstrate outstanding skills in an online learning environment, using Google Apps for Education and additional ICT programs to reconnect and engage students who have been out of education.
Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach in the specified curriculum areas.
Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant tertiary qualification.Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.Proven experience working with disengaged, vulnerable, at-risk youth.A strong ability to be flexible and adaptable.Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and individualised education plans.Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position. The 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, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm.
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.Other InformationFLIP teachers have the option of a hybrid work schedule where teachers can work both from home or onsite. The following onsite, face-to-face requirements are mandatory:
Weekly tutoring sessions held at an identified Wyndham community location.Weekly mentoring sessions held in Wyndham or other locations as required.Staff meetings in Wyndham or other locations as required.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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