Food Technology Yrs.
7-12 / One other method Yrs.
7-10
Department of Education Victoria – Strathmore VIC
3d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Strathmore Secondary College is situated between Pascoe Vale Road and the Moonee Ponds Creek in the northern suburb of Strathmore.
The school was founded in **** and now draws the majority of its approximately 2,000 students from within the designated neighbourhood area bounded by Strathmore Heights, Pascoe Vale and Essendon.
The college employs a total of 290 teaching and non-teaching staff.
Students are placed within one of six school teams vertically structured across Year 7-12 and are supported by core teachers in Faculty Areas.
Junior team leaders and coordinators work closely with Year 7 and 10 students, teachers, and parents to develop positive relationships to support learning.
VCE leaders and team coordinators, supported by a VCE Administration officer and Careers Coordinators, work with Year 11 and 12 students to achieve outstanding results so students reach their desired pathways.
The college values PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
It provides a stimulating, respectful and innovative environment where learning is valued, and it has a well-developed international student program.
The college has become a high-performing school by implementing an instructional model based on research from McREL and Visible Learning, which led to improvements in student outcomes.
The instructional model is supported by learning specialists and weekly professional learning community teams.
The college also offers a 1:1 Bring Your Own Device program.
Strathmore Secondary College works cooperatively with other schools and educational providers in the Moonee Valley district to ensure the educational needs of all students are met.
Other Information
Please ensure your application includes:
a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, and contact numbers).
a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under Who May Apply.
Names and contact numbers (telephone and email) of two referees.
Note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate literacy and numeracy skills, and experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2 Experience in planning for and implementing high-impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact on student growth.
SC3 Experience in monitoring and assessing student learning, using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback to students and parents.
SC4 Interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community.
SC5 Behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, and experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to improve teaching quality.
SC6 Ability to teach Food Technology Years 7-12 and one other method Years 7-10.
Role
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges.
The primary focus is the planning, preparation, and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
Classroom teachers engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge, skills, and student learning.
As teachers gain experience, their contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases.
All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to rostered teaching duties, provided the responsibilities are appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training, and experience.
Responsibilities
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.
Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school.
Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal.
Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions.
Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The department provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child-safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child-safe standards.
For guidance see Child Safety Code of Conduct.
DE Values
Employees commit to upholding the department's values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
Information on the department values is available at department values.
Conditions of Employment
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.
A probationary period may apply during the first year and induction and support programs may be provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at HR website.
Qualification Requirements
Provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Completion of an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January ****, or a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program as required.
A Victorian ITE graduate after 1 July **** must also have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements.
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