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Leading Teacher Range 3: Curriculum Leader (Year 11 & 12)

Job posted: 25/09/2024
Applications close: 09/10/2024 (Midnight)
6 days remaining

6 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1439687

Reference: 1439687

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Location Profile

Join Auburn High School: Where Excellence and Innovation Thrive

Auburn High School offers a unique academic and extra-curricular program that caters for a culturally and linguistically diverse student population. The school has an excellent reputation in the community as a welcoming and high-performing government school. The school has an SFO of 0.19 and an SFOE of 0.14, considered a very high socio-economic demographic. The current student population is around 720, with enrolments projected to reach 900 in the next five years.

The unique school program is structured around several specialised programs that complement the Victorian Curriculum. Year 7-9 students have access to SEAL, French Bi-National or French Language Immersion programs. Year 10-12 students may select from VCE, VM, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Not only are their individual pathways for students, but these programs also provide opportunities for staff professional development.

Auburn High School is the only Victorian government secondary school offering a bi-national French program. The French program is internationally recognised and offers students a creative, dynamic, and modern approach to language learning. The program has been designed to meet the requirements of both the Victorian and French governments (i.e., it meets the Victorian Curriculum requirements) and the French instruction officielles (AEFE). The depth of our school culture is also added to by our international student program. Over 60 students choose our school and play a significant role in broadening local students¿ perspectives.

The teaching teams at Auburn High School operate in a collaborative team environment where high expectations exist. Each year level has an Auburn Learner Quality (ALQ) that guides teachers and students in their work. Combined these ALQ¿s prepare the students for their senior years of learning and provide themes for all activities in the broad curricular and extracurricular offering.

Each lesson is purposefully designed using Marzano¿s instructional model (GANAG), underpinned by high-yield teaching strategies to improve learning. All staff work collaboratively in teams to develop and review the curriculum, develop assessment tasks, collect data, and measure student progress. Staff observations form part of our professional learning and share practices in staff forums. Staff collaboration and the development of Teacher Collective efficacy are integral to building an inclusive culture at the school.  

Auburn High School is well-connected to its school community and is a school of choice for families and staff. Teaching and support staff who align with our values, are passionate about education and who are committed to high expectations are welcome to join our team. As a collective we are entering an exciting phase of the school¿s history with a new strategic plan (2024-2027) to guide further enhancement of our current programs. Student outcomes, staff development, and student and staff school experience drive our strategy, and we encourage our whole community to be part of Auburn High¿s success.

Are you an enthusiastic educator eager to make a difference? Auburn High School invites you to join our team. Our motto, "Thinking Beyond," reflects our dedication to exceptional student outcomes and continuous growth.

Why Auburn High School?

Core Values: Our school values of Diversity, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence (DARE) guide our vibrant community.

Dynamic Programs: From English and French to Arts and STEM, and Performing Arts to Sport, we offer extensive curriculum, and extra-curricular opportunities for students and staff. Our student numbers are increasing, our program is growing, and this provides exciting opportunities for staff and students.

Unique Offerings: We are the only Victorian government school that offers French Specialist bilingual programs, a thriving international student program and VCE, VM, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. This connects staff in innovative teaching practice, and a global perspective on education. Many of our staff teach across these different programs.

Collaborative and Innovative Environment

High Expectations: Our teaching teams work collaboratively, guided by relevant research, data, our Auburn Learner Qualities (ALQs), and instructional model (Marzano¿s GANAG model).

Professional Growth: We invest in staff development, collegiality, and collective efficacy to enhance our educational practices. Auburn High School values their staff and builds their capacity to meet our growing program. Career opportunities abound.

Be Part of Our Exciting Future

We know our students, we support and challenge them, and we continue to strive to provide them with the best ticket to graduate with. Join us as we seek educators who share our values, and high expectations, of students, and the school community.

Apply now to be part of Auburn High School's journey to excellence!


 

Selection Criteria

SC1      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.

Role

Leading 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.

Responsibilities

Vision:

To lead a Year 11 & Year 12 curriculum at AHS that is rigorous and optimises the opportunity for student achievement and growth. 
This Leading Teacher will work with the School Improvement Team (SIT) and contribute to the development and delivery of the school¿s Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) and School Strategic Plan (SSP) goals and outcomes. 

Auburn High School offers students the opportunity to complete a Victorian Certificate of Education (including Vocational Major), International Baccalaureate program at Year 11 and Year 12. This can include enrolments in Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and Victorian School of Language enrolments. 


 

Strategic Leadership:

Leads the development and documentation of curriculum and subject offerings in Year 11 and Year 12 programs in alignment with the Victorian Certificate of Education (including Vocational Major), International Baccalaureate and School Strategic Plan (SSP) Goals.

Lead teaching teams to improve VCE, VM & IB student outcomes, through the analysis of data to inform the curriculum planning and implementation of Study Designs (including teacher judgement and data tracking to inform differentiation).

Leads the implementation of the VCAA assessment principles.

Leads the development of curriculum and lessons for the Year 11 and Year 12 study periods, including the delivery of careers education, study skills and the capabilities within the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 (in collaboration with Year Level Leaders). 

Responsibilities:

Support and guide staff through Unit 3 and 4 Audits.

Leads the development of the Auburn Learner Qualities (Critical Thinking and Character) in teaching and learning, and broader year level programs.

Oversees course counselling and subject selection policies and processes for students entering Year 11 and Year 12 students.

Leads staff to accurately assess and report student unit outcomes (S and N) and provides targeted curriculum support and interventions for students who are at risk. 

Lead the implementation of the VCE and IB practice exams, preparation periods and final external examinations.

Collaborate with the Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning) to ensure that the VCE Vocational Major and ATAR program is compliant with VCAA policies and processes.

Promotion of Senior School programs throughout the school and local community.

Improved VCE results through the opportunity for professional learning teams to reflect on areas of improvement in student outcomes and teacher practice (VCE Data Service).

Lead the development of an accurate internal School Assessed Coursework (SAC) calendar.

Collaborates with the Careers, Pathways and Transitions Coordinator, and career and employment providers to establish programs and pathways at Auburn High School.

 

Member of the School Improvement Team (SIT), Teaching & Learning Team (including Curriculum 7 & 8, Curriculum 9 & 10, Leading Agency in Learning, and Instructional Practice & Professional Development), and Curriculum & Learning Team (CLT).

Other duties as assigned by the Principal


 

Who May Apply

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.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

Victorian 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 available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

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. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

Our Assistant Principal, Ms Ella Price will be offering a school tour on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 4.30pm.  Please contact Ellie Archambault, PA to the principal, on 9822 3247 to confirm your attendance.

Application requirements:

  • Please include a cover letter and CV with 3 current professional referees as part of the attached resume
  • Your Selection Criteria should contain no more than 6 pages.

Conditions of Employment

  • All 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 LANTITE

To 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.

Leading Teacher Range 3: Curriculum Leader (Year 11 & 12)

Job type:

Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2028

Job classification:

Leading Teacher Range 3

Contact:

Ella Price | 98223247

Leading Teacher Range 3: Curriculum Leader (Year 11 & 12)