Overview
Work type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Leading Teacher Range 3
Occupation: Education and Training
Location: Traralgon
Reference: 1471671
Location Profile
Kurnai College is a multi-campus college in the Morwell and Churchill area of the Latrobe Valley, about 150 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.
The Kurnai College Statement of Purpose reads:
To build a Learning Community with a global perspective which promotes respect and achievement.
We define a Learning Community as a community where:
* learning is our focus
* all members of the College Community accept the responsibility for increasing their own learning
* all members of the College Community accept the responsibility to assist others to increase their learning
The College's Four Pillars underpin all aspects of our work. They are Engagement, Excellence, Work Ethic and Relationships.
The current Strategic Plan focuses on building teacher capacity through Professional Learning Teams, improved data literacy and assessment for learning practices. We also focus on creating positive learning environments through the Positive Behaviour Support framework incorporating a restorative approach that is informed by a knowledge of generational poverty and the Berry Street Education Model. The College values student, family, and teacher voice.
The College has moved to a collaborative approach to drive curriculum and pedagogical development. The college has trained a team of growth coaches to help build teacher capacity. The College will also provide instructional leadership development opportunities for teaching staff over the period of the current plan.
The College has developed a strong ICT network and are building our E-learning capacity at every opportunity.
We welcome all students to our college, and we are particularly proud of our efforts to be a more inclusive learning community. The College has been recognised for its work in forging links with the indigenous community and continues to welcome students from all backgrounds, working with all to achieve success. The College has recently changed its logo to better reflect with our Koorie connection and respect for the Gunai Kurnai people.
The College works hard to connect with our local community to increase the number of Kurnai students in further education and training. The College has three mainstream campuses with two year 7-10 campuses located at Morwell and Churchill, and a senior campus for years 11-12 co-located at Federation University in Churchill. The College also administrates two satellite campuses to cater for students at risk (LV FLO) and young parents (KYPP).
The College looks to the future with a sense of optimism and a positive frame of mind. With a stronger focus on our Kurnai identity and of belonging to one College with five campuses, combined with an understanding of, and commitment to, our purpose, we move confidently forward striving to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all members of our Learning Community.
* This position is tenured for three years.
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
Leading teachers will be highly skilled classroom practitioners and undertake leadership and management roles commensurate with their salary range. The role of leading teachers is to improve the skill, knowledge and performance of the teaching workforce in a school or group of schools and to improve the curriculum program of a school.
Typically, leading teachers are responsible for coordinating a number of staff to achieve improvements in teaching and learning which may involve the coordination and professional support of colleagues through modelling, collaborating and coaching and using processes that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others.
Leading teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program.
Leading teachers will be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A leading teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals.
Leading teachers are usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.
Responsibilities
In recognition of the importance of leadership and management combined with exemplary teaching practice for improved student learning outcomes, the key roles of the leading teachers may include but are not limited to:
* Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities
* Leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery;
* Leading and managing the provision of professional development and developing individual and team development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school;
* Leading and managing staff performance and development (review of staff);
* Teaching demonstration lessons;
* Leading and managing the development of the school's assessment and reporting policies and practices;
* Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline;
* Leading the development of curriculum in a major learning area and participating in curriculum development in other areas;
* Responsibility for general discipline matters beyond the management of classroom teachers;
* Contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school;
* Contributing to the development of proposals for school council consideration;
* Developing and managing the school code of conduct.
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
* 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
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 who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
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.
Other Information
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student wellbeing
* Managing general discipline and student matters beyond the capability of classroom teachers.
* Under the guidance of the Campus Assistant Principal, leading and managing the implementation of programs to enhance student wellbeing.
* Leading and managing the implementation of the school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline.
* Maintaining a `whole-student¿ overview of individuals within a cohort, with an understanding of the educational and wellbeing needs of the student.
Teaching and learning
* Setting and monitoring high expectations for student and staff performance, and student learning behaviours. Actively leading and participating in professional learning to build the practice excellence of students and staff.
* Leading a team of classroom teachers to build a learning environment that supports student engagement and wellbeing.
* Teaching demonstration lessons.
* Leading and managing the development of the school¿s assessment and reporting policies and practices.
* Under the guidance of the Campus Principal, leading and managing the implementation of campus improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery.
* Participating in curriculum development.
* Under the guidance of the school improvement team and Campus Principal, leading and managing the implementation of whole-school improvement initiatives related to the school strategic plan and school priorities.
* Driving innovation and development in teaching and learning to maximise student engagement, motivation and achievement.
* Engaging with the school improvement team to implement school improvement strategies on campus.
* Connecting teachers to professional learning communities and wider school networks to encourage sharing of best practice and ultimately improving their professional practice by learning from each other.
* Establishing strong transition protocols to support the positive transition of students from year level to year level.
Staff, campus and college leadership
* Supervising and coordinating the work of direct reports.
* Developing individual and team performance and development plans for teaching staff within the priorities of the school.
* Working collaboratively with campus and school improvement leaders to inspire a sense of purpose and direction for the Annual Improvement Plan (AIP).
Engagement
* Proactively contributing to college and campus-based strategies for marketing, including professional networking and opportunities for local school partnerships.
* Maintaining a strong presence in the parent community by acting as an ambassador of the school at key events.
* Reporting on the achievements of the school and of individual students as appropriate.
Portfolio management
* Each Leading Teacher will be responsible for managing an assigned portfolio.
Applications close Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 02 April 2025