Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1435740
**Location Profile**:
Lyndale Secondary College is a large Years 7-12 single campus educational provider with a student population of 850. Serving our local community since 1961, we are extremely proud of our leading-edge educational practice, exceptional pathway management for all students, and our strength through cultural diversity. Over 40% of the school population was born outside Australia in 47 different countries, and 64 different languages at home, providing our students with a rich experience of cultural awareness and immersion. Lyndale SC offers a comprehensive curriculum across Years 7-12 including SEAL, VCE, VCE VM, VPC and VET programs. We also have an English Language Centre that is available to support the learning and transitioning needs of refugee and international students.
As part of our dedication to providing the very best outcomes for all students, we offer VCE/VM and VET, as well as English as a Second Language, Integration, Numeracy, and Literacy support programs. The College also provides a Select Entry Learning Programs (SEAL) which allow gifted and talented students to explore their academic potential in a challenging and supportive environment. Our Performing Arts program is second to none and provides our students with opportunities to participate at the very highest level. Our student's voices are heard strongly through our student voice program and the many leadership opportunities. At Lyndale we listen to our students to strengthen our college; they are our greatest asset. The College has completed a comprehensive rebuild program which has seen new state-of-the-art facilities and learning spaces created, including a STEM Centre, Technology/Arts Hub, Aviation and VR Centre, extensively resourced library, and our world-class Performing Arts Theatre. Our staff are dedicated to providing our students with the best-practice teaching and learning and are supported to be their best professionally and personally. Teachers collaborate to create engaging environments for students, including the use of team-teaching, cross-curricular approaches, community projects, and peer observation.
Lyndale has a long and proud history of students achieving professional success in a wide range of careers such as in medicine, law, commerce, business, emergency services, sciences, and the sporting field. Our goals include:
Learning: Strengthen teacher capacity to have measurable impact on student learning growth through data informed assessments irrespective of student(s) point of entry.
Wellbeing: Strengthen a positive climate for learning through the development and implementation of a Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Framework (SWPBS) across the college.
At the commencement of our new Strategic Plan, we as a community reviewed our College's Vision and Values and made the necessary adjustments so that they reflect the needs of our community.
Vision: At Lyndale Secondary College we are proud of our diverse community and inspire our learners of today to be their best in readiness for the world of tomorrow.
Values: At Lyndale Secondary College we celebrate diversity, excellence, and quality relationships.
We are committed to developing each and every young person by providing a pathway for every aspiration by offering our young people opportunities to explore their passions in an inclusive learning environment, underpinned by our values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. Our student-centred focus engages our learners through fostering a growth mindset, where collaboration is valued, and creativity is nurtured. We empower our young people to make meaningful contributions and instil a positive sense of purpose to succeed in an ever-changing and complex world.
**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
**SC2** Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
**SC3** Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
**SC4** Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
**SC5** Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated expe