Director of Teaching

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

The Director of Teaching and Learning is an integral member of the School Improvement Team and Teaching & Learning Team with core responsibilities for leading our approach to teaching, learning, data and assessment. They will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, PLC Leaders, Intervention & Support teachers and all staff in implementing key strategies supporting the learning needs of all students, ensuring that high quality teaching, learning, assessment and reporting procedures are implemented. A key component of this work is to ensure that the College resources support the teaching and learning process.

The Director of Teaching and Learning is accountable to the Assistant Principal (Learning).

Some of the key responsibilities linked with this role include:

Pedagogical Leadership:

·Develop and implement a strategic vision for pedagogy that fosters high- quality teaching and learning across the school.

·Lead the adoption and integration of contemporary pedagogical practices, ensuring they are research-informed and aligned with the Walcom Ngarrwa Instructional Model and lesson flow.

·Support and mentor teachers in refining their instructional techniques to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Assessment and Data:

·Design and oversee the implementation of assessment frameworks that are rigorous, equitable, and aligned with curriculum goals.

·Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of assessment practices, ensuring they provide accurate and actionable insights into student learning.

·Facilitate professional learning on best practices for assessment, including formative and summative assessment strategies.

·Utilize student performance data to drive instructional improvements and inform curriculum development.

·Lead the analysis of assessment data to identify trends, areas for development, and strategies for enhancing student achievement.

·Provide guidance to teachers on interpreting data and using it to tailor instruction and support individual student needs.

Professional Learning:

·Design and deliver targeted professional learning programs focused on pedagogy, assessment, and data use.

·Support teachers in setting and achieving professional goals related to effective teaching practices and data utilisation.

·Promote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice among staff.

Curriculum Development:

·Collaborate with PLC Leaders and teachers to ensure that curriculum design and delivery are aligned with pedagogical goals and assessment requirements.

·Review and refine curriculum materials to ensure they are engaging, challenging, and responsive to student needs.

Collaboration and Communication:

·Work closely with school leaders, teaching staff, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching, learning, assessment, and data.

·Communicate effectively with students, parents, and the school community about curriculum expectations, assessment practices, and student progress.

·Supporting student management processes throughout the school as a leader.

Compliance and Accountability:

·Ensure that all teaching and assessment practices comply with relevant educational policies and standards from the Department, VCAA and ACARA.

·Prepare and present reports on teaching and learning outcomes, assessment data, and strategic initiatives to the school leadership team and governing bodies.

·Any other duties as specified 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 ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

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:

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:

Other Information

Candidates are asked to submit their application as one (1) PDF document.Within this document you should include a cover letter, resume, response to each selection criteria and the contact details of three (3) confidential, professional referees.

Applicants are required to submit their application via Recruitment Online and also encouraged to email their application directly to the Principal, Mr Brad Moyle at

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

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.

Location Profile

A new school opened in January 2024

Serving the needs of families in Wyndham and Werribee.

Year 7 students in 2024 with Year 8 commencing in 2025.

Would you like to be a key player in building a positive, supportive, inclusive and high expectations school culture and climate?

Are you excited by the possibilities that a new school brings?

Are you prepared to work hard and be rewarded with the success of seeing a new school grow and thrive?

If you answered "Yes" to these three questions, you may be just the person we are looking for at Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College.

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is a new school that opened for students at the start of the 2024 school year. We are located in the Harpley Estate in Frome Cr, Werribee, which is 31km west of the Melbourne CBD.We commenced this year with 176, Year 7 students in and we will be adding a new year level, each year until we cater for students in Year 7-12.We anticipate a peak enrolment of 1200 - 1400 students at our College.

Our Vision

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College builds bright futures for the young people of the local communities.Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity underpin the development of an aspirational and inclusive school community that supports each student on their learning journey to a pathway through and beyond school.We foster strong connections with community to ensure today's learners can thrive as generous, active and informed citizens.

Our Mission

We're on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by delivering high impact, evidence-based practices in learning and wellbeing, within a culture of high expectations for success.Healthy, happy and curious students and staff bring our vision and values to life.

Our Motto

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College's Motto is Building Bright Futures.

Additional information can be found at

Candidates are asked to submit their application as one (1) PDF document.Within this document you should include a cover letter, resume, response to each selection criteria and the contact details of three (3) confidential, professional referees.

Applicants are required to submit their application via Recruitment Online and also encouraged to email their application directly to the Principal, Mr Brad Moyle at

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