Graduate Teacher Program - Pe/ Health (Melbourne)

Role Overview The primary focus of the Range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner. Teachers operate under general direction within clear guidelines, following established work practices and documented priorities. They may have responsibility for supervision and training of one or more student teachers and participate in the development of school policies and programs. Current entrants to the teaching profession receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels. They plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities 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 assist in policy development, project teams and organisation of co‐curricular activities. Responsibilities 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 to develop a professional portfolio Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Supervising a range of student activities, including support and welfare programmes Contributing to a range of co‐curricular programmes Selection Criteria – Graduates SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills, and to respond to student learning needs SC2: Demonstrated capacity to implement high‐impact teaching strategies guided by how students learn, and to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programmes on student learning growth SC3: Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning, use data to inform teaching practice, and provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement SC5: Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, and the capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching SC6: Demonstrated commitment to fostering and helping to develop the college's culture through practicing the values of Belong, Believe and Become Who May Apply – Graduates Have completed your course requirements and graduated in the last four years Are not employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence Must be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching Diversity and Inclusion The Department is committed to a workforce that is representative of the community it serves. The department values diversity in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The department promotes flexible work and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child‐safe environments. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child‐safe standards. All staff 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 and, where applicable, a probationary period in the first year of employment. Applications close Tuesday 9 June #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3remlj