Overview
Work type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher Range 3
Occupation: Education and Training
Location: Geelong
Reference: 1472179
Location Profile
North Geelong Secondary College is a single campus, academic Year 7–12 College in the northern suburbs of the City of Greater Geelong.
It is a creative, caring and diverse College, where girls and boys grow into autonomous learners, engaging in imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs.
Our students develop into mature and independent individuals, fully prepared for a life of meaningful achievement and active participation in our local and global communities.
The current school enrolment is approximately 1000 students.
North Geelong Secondary College provides the following programs;
Select Entry Accelerated Learning program (SEAL)
Scholarship program
Yr 7-12 BYOD program
STAR & ACE Literacy & Numeracy intervention programs
VCE Tutorials
Excellence in Sports program
International Student program
HPV, Human Powered Vehicle, Advance Program
Performing Arts program
English as an Additional Language program
Resilience program (Middle school)
Growth engagement program (Junior school)
The College is a base for the Geelong English Language Centre since 2007.
Approximately 30% of the students are from a Language Background other than English.
The College has a commitment to personal excellence and the academic achievement for all students.
The school values (Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity READ), the cultural diversity of its student population, ensure that all students, regardless of their various abilities, needs and backgrounds, are actively supported in achieving their personal best.
Opportunities are provided for students to gain the academic, social and personal skills necessary for the pursuit of personal goals and become productive and contributory members in the local as well, the global community.
The college high expectations ethos encourages student creativity, initiative and leadership.
It also supports students to develop the knowledge, skills, adaptability and curiosity for the future world of work and provide the foundations for lifelong learning.
The College provides increased opportunities as well as academic rigor for students in the senior years with the greater uptake of the traditional VCE programs, the Vocational Major, Victorian Pathways Certificate, increased access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs along with a broad selection of pathways.
Tours of the College are provided upon request.
Please phone the College on 52405800 to book in for a tour.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs.
Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes.
Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole-school practice and contribute to the provision of whole-school professional learning.
Role
Role
At North Geelong Secondary College the Sub-School Leader is an outstanding classroom teacher and a key member of the leadership and management team within the curriculum program.
The Leading Teacher is forward looking and visionary in leading and managing the details of this position by demonstrating and modelling outstanding skills, knowledge and performance.
As the leader of a team or teams with a high degree of independence within the college, the Leading Teacher is responsible and accountable to the College's Strategic Plan in relation to student welfare, wellbeing and management.
The Leading Teacher has a College focus and an appreciation of the culture of the College and its community.
He or She also has a responsibility for curriculum programs in their specific sub-school.
(Junior, Middle and Senior Sub-schools)
The Leading Teacher will work with relevant key stakeholders and report to the College Principal.
Teams:
College Leadership Team
Sub-school Teams
Student Management Teams
Year Level and Assistant Year Level Coordinators Team
Student Wellbeing Team
Student Leadership Teams
Curriculum Team
Student Transitions and Pathways Team
Specific sub-school Home Group Teams
Administration/Attendance Officers Team
Other Program Leaders relevant to the sub-school
Other Key stakeholders relevant to the Sub school structure
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position will be:
The Leading Teacher is a member of the NGSC Leadership Team
Overall, lead the designated sub-school
Lead, plan, implement and evaluate a positive culture of Learning & Teaching, well-being, engagement and connectedness appropriate to the sub-school cohort (Junior, Middle or Senior) in line with College values and high expectations
Review and update relevant sub-school programs and extra-curricular activities to ensure delivery of a consistent delivery of the NGSC documented curriculum and Teaching and Learning framework i.e.
SEAL, ACE, STAR, Excellence in Sports, VCE / VM, VPC, VET, Leadership camps and other SRC and associated activities
Lead the particular sub-school Level and Assistant Year Level Coordinators, relevant Home Group Teachers, Wellbeing Officers and other key stakeholders to assess the ongoing performance of students
Lead the sub-school by example, ensuring a consistent curriculum delivery, including HITS, implement peer observations, invite staff to observe you and provide activities aimed at building and strengthening Teacher/Student relationships
Use student data to create conversations with students and staff, referencing the school¿s AIP and SSP to ensure learning growth
Work together with the Transitions & Pathways Team, other Sub-School Leaders and PCOs to ensure a smooth transition across the Year Level and subject selection where appropriate, specific to your designated sub-school, e.g.
Primary School to Year 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10, 10 to 11, 11 to 12 and beyond, and actively participate in all relevant transition activities.
Work together with key stakeholders to plan, implement and evaluate the NGSC semester exams
Work closely with the PCOs, School Operations Manager and oversee the adjustment of student timetables as required during the year
Ensure the ongoing development and implementation of the Personal Learning domain and appropriate Wellbeing Programs of students
Communicate regularly with parents, other relevant key stakeholders or members of the community re: Programs, student improvement and outcomes
Coordinate tasks related to leadership of students, for example, monitor student attendance, run assemblies, implement college student management and welfare policies and practices, check student reports, assist with student course selection, class lists or testing programs, organise camps, guest speakers, orientation and transition programs relevant to the designated sub-school
Monitor student progress and oversee the progress of new students and students at risk
Facilitate parent/key stakeholders¿ conferences for students at risk
Mentor, coach and support staff to deal with student management and welfare issues in accordance with the College policies and procedures
Improve teacher capacity through the leadership and management of staff in Professional Learning Communities; Professional Growth and Development, role model in Teaching and Learning and other support structures
Work closely with relevant PCOs re: enrolments and exit procedures in line with College practice and DET policies
Be familiar with rules and regulations in relation to curriculum, other programs and their implications for course selection, reporting, assessment and educational pathways for students
Work closely with the relevant PCO in the evaluation of the Attitudes to School Survey, review relevant policies and formulate action plans
Work closely with the other Sub-school Leaders to ensure consistency in student management across the College
Work closely with EAL Coordinator, Year Level Coordinators and Teaching and Learning Leader to oversee the smooth transition of EAL students from GELC to mainstream classes
Liaise with DET and external providers to ensure requirements are met and records are kept for OOHC, indigenous or other students at risk
In conjunction with KLA Leaders and relevant PCO oversee the Booklist process
Provide relevant accountability and evaluation data
Attend the school¿s curriculum committee and contribute in developing relevant curriculum programs
Work closely with the Student Advance Coordinator and the relevant SRC representatives
Work closely with all Key stakeholders to ensure a Child Safe School Environment
Carry out other duties as required by the College Principal
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.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction.
Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
Please ensure that your application includes:
a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools 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 of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
VIT LANTITE
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements.
This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Applications close Thursday 17 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 04 April 2025