Province: Victoria
Description:
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION
: Secondary Teacher
REPORTS TO:
Head of Section
LOCATION
: Keilor East campus
PURPOSE:
T
o provide the best possible education for each student in line with the Schools values
and educational objectives.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
THE SCHOOL
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is a Uniting Church School for boys and girls
from Kindergarten to Year Twelve. The school operates on three campuses with a
student population of over 2,300. The Kindergartens and Junior School (Boys) are
located in Essendon, the Junior School (Girls) in Moonee Ponds and Gottliebsen House
(Middle School Boys), McNab House (Middle School girls) and the co-educational VCE
section of the school, the Infinity Centre, are located in Keilor East.
The school has an excellent record for the academic achievement of its students in all
areas. The curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually, to develop their
knowledge within particular disciplines and to gain an appreciation of contemporary
society and its history. The academic program is complemented by a diverse co-
curricular program of Drama, Dance, Music and Sport.
POSITION CONTEXT
The teacher is at all times responsible to the Principal, the Vice Principal and the Head of
Section for duties relating to effective teaching and the performance of student welfare
and other duties. The incumbent is expected to support the school’s aims, policies and
procedures and the philosophy of an independent Uniting Church school.
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JOB GUIDELINES:
DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching practice
To teach classes as required, and:
Conduct lessons which are thoroughly prepared and designed to engage and
challenge all students in learning
Ensure that lessons meet school and Australian curriculum requirements
Organise and sequence the skills, content and concepts to ensure student learning
Understand and accommodate the learning needs of all students, including those
with a disability or special learning need
Maintain a positive environment in the classroom which is respectful of all present
and fosters student learning
Maintain accurate records of student attendance
Maintain accurate records of the teaching and learning program and of student
assessments
Provide prompt and regular feedback to students on their progress within the
subject(s) taught
Monitor and report on student progress and report any matters of concern in
accordance with school procedures
Take responsibility for dealing with disciplinary matters and report any matters of
concern
Meet VIT and national standards of teaching and regularly review personal
professional knowledge and practice
Work collaboratively with all relevant staff members, ensuring information is
communicated in an appropriate and timely manner and supports improved student
learning outcomes
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Professional learning
Annually prepare, implement and evaluate a professional learning plan in
accordance with school priorities and individual learning needs
Actively participate in professional learning activities and research on an ongoing
basis in order to keep up to date professionally
Support school wide professional learning through the sharing of professional
knowledge and practices with colleagues.
Use professional standards to evaluate regularly ones professional knowled
ge
Participate in a cyclical review process to continuously improve knowledge and
practice
Curriculum and resource development
Contribute to the development of curriculum, teaching and assessment materials
within the subject(s) taught
Design and implement programs based on research and collaboration with
colleagues
Student welfare
Undertake student welfare duties, being sensitive to students experiencing personal,
social, or organizational problems and liaise with relevant colleagues
Monitor and repo
rt on students well being, if concerns arise, in ac
cordance with
school procedures
Liaise with parents in relation to student issues as required at parent teacher
interviews and as discussed with the Head of Section
Actively support and promote school policies and procedures relating to student
welfare
Co-curricular activities
Participate in co-curricular activities, including the school sport program (ie.
Saturday sport), Outdoor Education Program and other events as required
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General, administrative and other activities
Consult with Assistant Coordinators, Year Level Coordinators, Subject Coordinators
and the Head of Section as necessary
Attend and contribute to subject, faculty and staff meetings
Undertake rostered supervisory duties outside of the classroom and exercise
responsibility for the welfare of students
Supervise student teachers as required
Act as a mentor for staff members as required
Support a range of school events and activities as required
Work safely and report any hazards in accordance with school procedures
Other duties as required
CONDITIONS:
The relevant award is the Penleigh and Essendon Grammar Certified Agreement.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The incumbent will demonstrate the following attributes:
Appropriate tertiary qualifications
Professional curriculum knowledge
Effective delivery of teaching and learning programs and practices
Effective interpersonal skills
A commitment to student welfare
Skills in the use of Information and Communication Technologies, especially as
they relate to teaching and learning
Organizational and planning skills
A commitment to co-curricular activities
VIT registration and a satisfactory police check
CONCLUDING REMARKS
The position description should not be seen as limiting and is open to review, by
negotiation, by either party.
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