**Overview**:
**Work type**:Part time
**Salary**:Salary not specified
**Grade**:Classroom Teacher
**Occupation**: Teacher
**Location**: Bendigo
**Reference**: 1473498
**Location Profile**:
**Our college values of Aspiration, Respect and Empathy clearly define Castlemaine Secondary College¿s (CSC) positive learning culture. All students are encouraged to be their best, whilst developing awareness of the community around them, engaging with others in a way that builds positive relationships. Our vision outlines our long-term narrative.**
- At Castlemaine Secondary College we have high learning expectations of staff and students. We promote and support emotional and physical wellbeing, developing resilient community members._
**The five key initiatives that support our vision are our School-Wide Instructional Model (SWIM), the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM), School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework (SWPBS), Literacy and Numeracy.**
**Our SWIM provides clarity for staff and students about the classroom high expectations that exist at CSC. Teachers are encouraged to be life-long learners to enhance their teacher practice. Our SWIM allows all learners to access their learning, regardless of their ability level and / or learning needs.**
**The BSEM requires staff to demonstrate 'unconditional positive regard for all students at all times¿, continually building positive relationships. BSEM strategies have been incorporated into our SWIM, enhancing classroom environments to be calm and rigorous.**
**The SWPBS framework journey began in 2023, working alongside the BSEM to promote a culture of high expectations. Using the SWPBS framework we have developed clear expectations for students in all areas of our college, which contribute to a supportive learning environment. These expectations are explicitly taught to all students each year.**
**Enhancing literacy and numeracy skills for all students will remain a constant focus at CSC. Regardless of a student¿s pathway, maintaining continuous improvement of these skills will support students to realise their career dreams. Developing and maintaining improvement in literacy and numeracy is a shared responsibility between the college, the student, and their family.**
**Continually improving our physical surroundings also remains a constant focus, aiming to create a learning environment that supports aspiration and pride in being a CSC student.**
**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 experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
**Role**:
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges
- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.
Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
- Have the content knowledge and pe