State Government of Victoria, Australia - Classroom Teacher - F/T -Ongoing

Job type:
Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Teacher

Reference:
1460900

Job posted:
30/12/2024

Closes:
17/01/2025

Classification:
Classroom Teacher

Job duration:
From 28/01/2025

Doveton College is a unique, diverse and vibrant learning community located in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, in one of the most disadvantaged metropolitan regions of Australia. The College seeks to support, foster and develop opportunities for all members of the Doveton Community, including children, young people, and adults, providing high quality teaching and learning programs across the 0 - 15 range.

The College is a vibrant learning hub with approximately 100 children in the Early Learning Centre, more than 600 students in Foundation to Year 9, and 150 participants in adult education courses. Each week, students from Foundation to Year 9 participate in the Doveton Engagement and Enrichment Program (DEEP), which includes sports, performance, technology, and artistic programs.

The community expectation is that the College will provide a safe and secure environment where the individual student can learn and develop to their full potential. All staff are expected to commit to driving this agenda by their professionalism and dedication to the Doveton College mission.

• Student growth in their learning.
• Empowering all children and young people to be creative, curious, explore, and discover.
• A rigorous and dynamic curriculum to meet the needs and promote the growth of every child and young person.
• A strong learning culture based on respect, tolerance, high achievement, and engagement.
• The belief that learning occurs in partnership with parents and the support of the community.

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.

SC6 Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed practice and the capacity to cater for students with a wide range of trauma backgrounds and educational needs.

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.

Range 2 classroom teachers are expected to assist the school in improving student performance and educational outcomes, while Range 1 classroom teachers focus on developing skills and competencies under guidance.

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

• Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.
• Contributing to the development and evaluation of a curriculum area.
• Participating in parent/teacher meetings and staff meetings.
• Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments, committed to protecting students from abuse or harm.

• 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.

To be eligible for employment, a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.