Province: Victoria
Description:
Job Details
Job ID:
1032303
Maths/Science
Job Title:
Mount Waverley Secondary Coll
Location:
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary:
Fixed Term
Department:
Location:
Mount Waverley Secondary Coll (Multiple Location Campus)
Mount Waverley Secondary Coll
Classification:
Graduate Teacher Program
Job Title:
Maths/Science
Subject/Duties:
Level:
Mathematics
Secondary Years 7-12
Science
Secondary Years 7-12
Begin Date:
End Date:
2016/01/27
2017/01/27
Regular/Temporary:
Fixed Term
Hours:
38.00
Reference #:
1032303
Contact Name:
Karen DeRoss
Phone:
98142206
School Website:
http://www.mwsc.vic.edu.au
Apply By:
2015/11/15
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Location Profile
Mount Waverley Secondary College, established in 1964, provides a co-educational setting with a unique Junior Campus for Years 7 and 8 and a Senior Campus for Years 9 to12. The College, with enrolments of approximately 1800 students, is an established learning community, recognised locally, nationally and internationally for transforming teaching and learning culture. The college directs significant financial, personnel and resource investment to advance the curriculum, pedagogical and assessment repertoire of all teachers and to build leadership capacity that supports effective change.
Students have access to an extensive curriculum that offers an opportunity for enhancement and support, underpinned by the three drivers of community, choice and engagement.
Students are selected for an Enrichment class in Years 7 to 9 and university subjects are available at Year 12. Students participate in enrichment programs which may include poetry competitions, interschool debating, mathematics competitions, National Chemistry Quiz, Science Talent Search, Da Vinci Decathlon, Australian Computer Competition, Tournament of Minds, ASX competition, SCRAM and World skills.
There is an expectation of academic excellence with frameworks in place to support students. Literacy and numeracy intervention programs operate from Years 7 to 10.
Co-curricular programs include overseas Sister School exchange programs, instrumental music, camps and excursions, drama or musical productions, careers and work experience programs, leadership forums and robotics. A choice of sports and special interest clubs including community service, interschool debating, the college annual magazine as well as attendance at special events such as the annual Debutante Ball, Valedictory Dinner and Presentation Night, add to our vibrant community.
Mount Waverley Secondary College has an outstanding record of achievement. It has an excellent reputation for providing an academic learning environment resulting in a high proportion of our students gaining entrance to tertiary education institutions.
The disciplined-based Learning Neighbourhoods at the Junior Campus are attracting significant local, national and international interest and are producing enhanced levels of student learning and engagement.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of initiatives in student learning including the Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 and the Assessment and Reporting Advice and the ability to implement curriculum programs consistent with their intent.
SC2 Demonstrated understanding of how students learn and effective classroom teaching strategies and the capacity to work with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.
SC4 Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff.
SC5 Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice.
Role
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.
At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include:
- Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or
courses of study
- Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a
year level
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key
learning areas
- Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student
learning outcomes
- Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student
progress
- Implementing effective student management consistent with the
school charter.
- Working with a mentor to participate in professional development
planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional
portfolio
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Supervising a range of student activities including support and
welfare programs
- Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs
Who May Apply
For the purpose of the Teacher Graduate Recruitment Program, graduate applicant eligibility is defined as a four-year trained qualified teacher who has completed all course requirements and graduated within the last four years; and not employed as a teacher by the Department at the time of the commencement of the advertised vacancy. Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.
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