Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1441692
**Location Profile**:
The Grange P-12 College is a multi-campus school located in Hoppers Crossing in the outer Western Suburbs of Melbourne in the growth corridor of the City of Wyndham. The College is culturally diverse, with our students coming from 58 countries and speaking over 60 languages.
The College has successfully implemented the School Wide Positive Behaviours Framework (SWPB) and the values of Respect, Learning and Working Together are embedded in our practice. We have embedded Marzano¿s High Reliability Schools¿ Teaching and Learning Framework across P-12, which provides a highly structured and explicit approach to Teaching and Learning. All staff utilise the Four-Part Lesson Plan, High Impact Teaching Practices and differentiated teaching plans.
All teaching staff are members of a Professional Learning Community who work collectively to develop curriculum and analyse data to ensure work is at an appropriate level for all students. Our focus is to ensure each student is successful at school and is able to complete Year 12, progressing to their chosen pathway in either tertiary study, training or full-time work.
We have a Sports Science Academy Program specialising in Rugby, Netball, Volleyball, Cricket and Gymnastics. This program operates from Year 4 onwards with pathway partnerships around Sport Science and tertiary institutions. We are currently completing Capital works program to provide extensive facilities for the Sports Science Program. Similarly, building works are completed to support a developing Performing Arts Program.
The College offers Performing and Visual Arts, Music, Sport, Language (Hindi) and ICT (Virtual Reality facility), There is also a High Achievers Program from Year 7 to 12 and we continue with a Voice coach for both Callistemon and Deloraine Campuses. This will further strengthen our Performing Arts development.
The Grange P-12 College offers smooth transitions through the various stages of schooling: P-4; 5-8 and 9-12. Students moving into Prep are immersed in a strong transition program, providing a seamless orientation program into school from kindergarten, day care or home. All students have access to a well-resourced pathways program from Year 4. A range of intervention programs also exist across the College to support student learning as well as individual learning plans for students in Year P-6. All Year 6 students undertake a weekly elective program at the Secondary Campus to familiarise and establish highly supportive transition to Year 7
There are many options in the later years of schooling for VCE, VCAL and VET. Students in Year 10 can access vocational and VCE programs and we are well resourced with a Trade Training Centre focused on automotive studies, as well as VET courses in Hospitality and Hairdressing.
The Grange P-12 College has a supportive and encouraging ethos enabling students to engage in a sense of belonging within our school community. Similarly, staff are highly supported by well-resourced Sub School Teams, Wellbeing Teams and Professional Learning Communities. This year we will be introduced a Year 9 Inspire Program to develop student confidence, resilience and focused academic preparation for senior years of schooling. The program encourages active student participation via outdoor education camps, engagement with local community, a range guest and programs to develop positive relationships with community. Similarly, the DET Marrung strategy strongly supports engagement, positive attendance and pathways planning for our Koorie students.
Our College is compliant with The Victorian Governments Child Safe Standards. The Grange P-12 College is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This is the primary focus of our care and decision making. The Grange P-12 College has zero tolerance for child abuse. The Grange P-12 College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard regarding decisions affecting their lives. Particular attention is paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability. Every person involved in The Grange P-12 College has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
At The Grange P
- 12 College our school community aims to provide all students with an educational setting that:
¿ Is engaging, challenging and caters for individual needs
¿ Is safe and promotes positive wellbeing
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