Leading Teacher

Role

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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.

COLLEGE VISION

At Hume Central Secondary College we aim high and strive to discover our unique talents, to chase our dreams and create a successful future.

HUME CENTRAL SECONDARY COLLEGE IS A CHILD SAFE SCHOOL

Hume Central Secondary College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of its students to be at the core of all we do. The College is committed to ensuring that all staff of the College act in a manner that promotes the inherent dignity of each of our young people and their fundamental right to be respected and nurtured in a safe school environment. This commitment includes regular and appropriate learning opportunities in relation to child safety and young people¿s protection and wellbeing. We also commit to listening to, and taking seriously, all concerns voiced by students, staff, parents and caregivers, volunteers and contractors. We commit to continuously reviewing and improving our systems to protect children from abuse.

LEADERSHIP STATEMENT

Hume Central Secondary College recognises the need for a strong and supportive leadership team committed to the College vision and able to develop and implement the School Strategic Plan (SSP) and Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) targets to meet set goals. Leading Teacher positions may be linked to the work of a particular AIP area, there is an expectation that all College priorities are reflected in the daily practice of all Leading Teachers.

LEAD TEACHERS

Lead teachers are recognised and respected by colleagues, parents/carers and community members as exemplary teachers. They have demonstrated consistent and innovative teaching practice over time. Inside and outside the school they initiate and lead activities that focus on improving educational opportunities for all students. They establish inclusive learning environments, meeting the needs of students from different linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. They continue to seek ways to improve their own practice and to share their experience with colleagues.

They are skilled in mentoring teachers and pre-service teachers, using activities that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others. They promote creative, innovative thinking among colleagues. They apply skills and in-depth knowledge and understanding to deliver effective lessons and learning opportunities and share this information with colleagues and pre-service teachers. They describe the relationship between highly effective teaching and learning in ways that inspire colleagues to improve their own professional practice.

They lead processes to improve student performance by evaluating and revising programs, analysing student assessment data and taking account of feedback from parents/guardians. This is combined with a synthesis of current research on effective teaching and learning. They represent the school and the teaching profession in the community.

Responsibilities

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In 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); Teaching demonstration lessons; 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.

It is expected that Leading Teachers at the College will fulfill the following responsibilities:

College Wide

§ Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan, AIP and school priorities

§ Leading and managing the provision of professional development and creating development plans for staff

§ Demonstrating exemplary classroom practice and creating structures to promote reflective teaching practice, continuous learning and shared responsibility for student outcomes

§ Leading and managing staff reviews and development through the PDP, ensuring alignment with SSP/AIP goals and targets

§ Consistently demonstrating behaviours underpinned by DET values and enacting the College¿s vision in all interactions within our community

§ Actively promote and continue to develop the use of Compass amongst the College Community (staff, students, parents/carers and other key stakeholders).

Campus Based

§ Leading and managing the implementation of campus operations and policies related to student learning, engagement and wellbeing

§ Actively leading on the campus to foster a safe, respectful and productive environment

§ Building and maintaining collaborative teams and promoting cooperative working relationships with all members of the community

§ Mentoring, guidance and support of staff to improve practice

§ Actively contributing to campus meetings in a positive and constructive manner.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND WELLBEING 

Position Overview:

The Director of Student Engagement and Wellbeing will provide leadership, direction and support across each of the Year Level Teams and the Wellbeing Team on the campus to ensure we are skilfully engaging our students with education to empower them to build a positive future. The Director will lead staff on the campus to develop and embed policies and processes to ensure effective student engagement and wellbeing across the campus and the school and establish a culture of improvement and feedback to ensure high-quality wellbeing practices. They will contribute to the development of the Strategic Plan / Annual Implementation Plan and advise in areas relating to student wellbeing, community engagement and inclusion. The position also has responsibility for policy development, implementation and ongoing compliance. The capability to build and strengthen a positive school culture consistent with our Vision, Values and Strategic Plan is essential.

It is expected that the Leading Teacher performing this role will:

§ coach and mentor Team Leaders on the campus to develop and implement supports and programs that promote student engagement and wellbeing

§ work in partnership with the assistant principal on the campus to lead and support the work of the wellbeing team to respond to the wellbeing needs of the student cohort, based on research and trauma informed practices

§ provide appropriate leadership to connect and unify Year Level and Wellbeing Teams and develop programs 

§ utilise data to evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring and wellbeing programs and develop appropriate response plans

§ foster a culture of best practice in student engagement and wellbeing by remaining abreast of current research from the wider community

§ use departmental guidelines, legislation, codes of practice, rules and regulations to ensure wellbeing policies and processes are aligned to the relevant standards and ensure that child safety and student safety are at the forefront of College processes.

§ ensure consistent implementation of student engagement and wellbeing systems in the classroom by staff on the campus

§ regularly liaise with other Directors to understand and lead the College in all elements of the Victorian Child Safe Standards

§ provide transformational leadership in the ongoing development and implementation of the school¿s wellbeing and engagement policies and procedures, including School Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Respectful Relationships, the Berry Street Educational Model, attendance and DET guidelines

§ work in partnership with members of the Executive Team to lead the Wellbeing Team in managing complex cases, including communications with families, student support plans, and liaising with external agencies.

§ work with Team Leaders to ensure the smooth transition from one year level to another through programs, processes, and procedures and the class grouping of students

§ work closely with families to support students who are disconnected from the College community to re-engage them with learning

§ support Team Leaders to lead staff through Campus Learning Teams (CLT) to analyse and use data, in line with AIP goals and targets, to create and maintain a safe, positive and orderly learning environment for all students to improve student learning outcomes

§ work in partnership with Team Leaders to develop and implement extracurricular activities that meet the engagement and learning needs of the year level, excursions, camps and lunchtime activities

§ manage the assigned budget

§ perform other duties as negotiated with 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

This position is a 3 year tenured position

 Applications should include:

A specific response to all of the key selection criteria and position details. 

Application Pro forma:

a. The pro forma is a cover sheet providing the name of the applicant and record number (where appropriate), home address and telephone number, telephone number of the school(s) or location where the applicant can be contacted, the position you are applying for and the vacancy number of the position.

b. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.

c. The names, contact and email details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.

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.

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