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Welcome
to Wodonga Senior Secondary College. Our new school is built on the foundations
of over 50 years of secondary education in the Wodonga district. These grand
traditions are the basis of our grand future. We offer the greatest choice for
secondary education in Wodonga a
to Wodonga Senior Secondary College. Our new school is built on the foundations
of over 50 years of secondary education in the Wodonga district. These grand
traditions are the basis of our grand future. We offer the greatest choice for
secondary education in Wodonga a
nd the ability to enable all students to choose
their individually suited Pathways for success. Our aim is to provide all
students with the maximum opportunity for personal and academic growth in a
supportive environment, one specially designed to advance students in their
later secondary years.
Through
our graduate Program all students are provided with personal counselling and
careers information to assist in the transition from school to the years
beyond, from Tertiary education choices, apprenticeships, traineeships to job
preparation. The options open to our students have no bounds!
our graduate Program all students are provided with personal counselling and
careers information to assist in the transition from school to the years
beyond, from Tertiary education choices, apprenticeships, traineeships to job
preparation. The options open to our students have no bounds!
You
will have access to the widest range of VCE and VET specialist teachers and
facilities in Wodonga, an adult work environment, and the broadest mix of
sport, music, drama and art extra-curricula activities ever offered in the
Wodonga area.
will have access to the widest range of VCE and VET specialist teachers and
facilities in Wodonga, an adult work environment, and the broadest mix of
sport, music, drama and art extra-curricula activities ever offered in the
Wodonga area.
Wodonga
Senior Secondary College is committed to maximising the potentials of each of
our students.
Senior Secondary College is committed to maximising the potentials of each of
our students.
Selection
Criteria
Criteria
SC1
Demonstrated understanding of initiatives in student learning including the
Standards, the Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 and Assessment and
Reporting Advice and the capacity to implement curriculum programs consistent
with their intent.
Demonstrated understanding of initiatives in student learning including the
Standards, the Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 and Assessment and
Reporting Advice and the capacity to implement curriculum programs consistent
with their intent.
SC2
Demonstrated high level classroom teaching skills and the capacity to work with
colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.
Demonstrated high level classroom teaching skills and the capacity to work with
colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.
SC3
Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess student learning data and to use
this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.
Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess student learning data and to use
this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.
SC4
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level
interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships
with students, parents and other staff.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level
interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships
with students, parents and other staff.
SC5
Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of
school activities and a commitment to ongoing professional learning to enable
further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity.
Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of
school activities and a commitment to ongoing professional learning to enable
further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 1
The 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. Range 1 classroom teachers
are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear
guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and
may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student
teachers.
teacher Range 1
The 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. Range 1 classroom teachers
are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear
guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and
may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student
teachers.
At
range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and
programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject
content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in
their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance
from teachers at higher levels.
range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and
programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject
content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in
their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance
from teachers at higher levels.
Under
guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student
groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction
programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure
the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student
groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction
programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure
the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
Teachers
at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist
and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of
co-curricula activities.
at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist
and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of
co-curricula activities.
Responsibilities
The
role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
–
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
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Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum
area or other curriculum program within the school;
Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum
area or other curriculum program within the school;
–
Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as
determined by the School Principal;
Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as
determined by the School Principal;
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Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings;
camps and excursions;
Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings;
camps and excursions;
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Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
Who
May Apply
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.
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
AND OHS Commitment
The
Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal
opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.
Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal
opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.
Other
Information
Information
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range
of employment conditions and working arrangements.
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range
of employment conditions and working arrangements.
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Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory
pre-employment conditions check.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory
pre-employment conditions check.
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A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and
induction and support programs provided.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and
induction and support programs provided.
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Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on
the Department’s Human Resources website at
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on
the Department’s Human Resources website at
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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of Employment
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