Applications close Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Classroom Teacher Occupation: Teacher Location: Eastern Metropolitan Reference: Location Profile Kambrya College is a co-educational Government secondary school in Berwick, Victoria, Australia.In 2025, we will have a student population of approximately 2400 students. We offer a broad range of programs from Years 7-12, culminating in a highly effective VCE program in the senior years. In 2024 our VCE results ranked us as the highest performing non-select entry state school in Southern Melbourne, and we also outperformed many private schools in the district. Our literacy and numeracy data indicates that we are providing robust instruction and support for students, with all NAPLAN growth and achievement levels significantly above state, similar school and network averages. The College has a strong focus on developing numeracy and literacy skills for all students and has a range of programs to support student development. Our annual Student Attitudes to School Survey results demonstrate that we are a school on a strong trajectory of improvement, and since 2018 we have increased all measures significantly. Many are now in the top 20% of the state, and some even in the top 10%. Overall, we increased from the bottom 49% in 2017 to the top 20% of all Victorian Government Secondary Schools by 2023, and this improvement was sustained in 2024. Our staff culture is one of both high expectations and collegiality. Our annual Department of Education Staff Opinion Survey results consistently show that we are well above the state, network and similar school averages in all indicators, such as positive school climate, collective efficacy, collective focus on student learning, and staff trust in colleagues. Overall, our staff survey results show that for school climate indicators we are in the top 10% of all Victorian Government Schools. We have more than 280 staff at Kambrya College, and yet we have an extremely high staff retention rate, with only 2-3% of staff seeking other opportunities during any average year. Our College also has a strong focus on developing leadership skills for staff. This includes a structured Leadership Development Program and one-to-one GROWTH coaching available for staff. With such a large student cohort and so many different needs and programs, the career opportunities at Kambrya College are vast, and there is a large suite of tiered opportunities for leadership and development for staff to progress their careers. We take particular pride in our approach to supporting and mentoring teachers who are new to the profession. Graduate teachers are supported to achieve their full registration with VIT through a simple and streamlined process with extensive support. In addition to the regular 5% reduction, our beginning teachers have their teaching load further reduced to give them access to DE s Career Start Program which includes PD and additional mentoring. Our Teaching and Learning Cycle provides a sharp focus for teachers to plan and deliver high quality instructional practice. This includes an emphasis on high impact teaching strategies, and positive classroom management strategies. We have a strong focus on student health, engagement and wellbeing, and we use a School Wide Positive Behaviour System to recognise student behaviours and create a culture of mutual respect.We have a large Student Health, Wellbeing and Engagement Centre which hosts a range of clinicians and counsellors to support students.We have a range of tailored programs to support both the emotional and academic development of our students. Students also have designated Learning Mentors to support their learning and wellbeing. In the Junior School (Years 7-9) we operate four vertical sub-schools which each reflect one of our core values (integrity, achievement, respect and compassion). Students join one of these four sub schools and remain in this sub school with their peers and a core group of teachers until the end of Year 9. Senior School (10-12) students are in horizontal year levels and have their own buildings and facilities, but are still part of a sub school for the purposes of sports carnivals etc. Our College has a great range of facilities, including 13 science laboratories, three food technology kitchens (including one hospitality centre), a three court indoor gymnasium complex, well manicured soccer pitch and football oval, a 200 seat performing arts theatre, art studios, woodwork and systems technology rooms. To support aspiring athletes, the college also runs an Athlete Development Program and has recently constructed a new fitness centre to support their program. For those with a passion for performing arts, the College offers a Musician Development Program with a large number of bands/choirs/ensembles, specialist instrumental staff, a variety of instruments to learn and numerous opportunities to perform. The annual College Production brings together all aspects of visual and performing arts and is a major all-inclusive student event on the calendar each year. Our vocational training facilities for senior students include fully equipped centres for Building and Construction, Plumbing, Hairdressing, Beauty Services, Hospitality and Cookery, and Sport and Recreation. In 2025 we opened a stunning new two-story building housing 18 new classrooms, and we also completed an extension to the science wing with two additional chemistry labs. We have also recently opened a refurbished library with significant upgrades. All students are supported with a college wide laptop lease scheme, and the college utilises both Compass and MS Teams to provide collaboration for students, staff and parents. Kambrya College builds and maintains strong international connections with sister schools in Japan and Germany, with the opportunity for students to engage in cultural exchanges. Furthermore, the College facilitates a range of other camps and experiences for students, including a Year 10 Central Australia camp. Selection Criteria SC1Demonstrated 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. SC2Demonstrated 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. SC3Demonstrated 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. SC4Demonstrated 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. SC5Demonstrated 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 2Range 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 pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning- Supervise and train one or more student teachers- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.Classroom teacher Range 1The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. click apply for full job details