Inspiring English Teacher, Grades 7–10 (Ongoing)

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Waverley Secondary College in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs invites applications for a classroom teacher. The role focuses on planning, preparing and delivering an educational program aligned with the College Vision and Strategic Plan.

Teachers design lessons with differentiation, embed student voice, and use data to monitor progress. Collaboration with staff, families and communities is valued to build wellbeing and academic growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver an educational program consistent with the college aims and Strategic Plan.
• Deliver lessons to achieve specific student outcomes and engage in reflection to improve knowledge and skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs of all students, including those with disability and EAL learners.
• Embed student voice and agency, enabling students to set goals and reflect on learning.
• Engage with parents/carers and the wider community to support student learning and wellbeing, using Compass and other platforms.
• Undertake other duties related to teaching and school organisation as determined by the Principal.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy & numeracy focus

High impact teaching

Data-informed practice

Communication with parents

Education

VIT teaching registration

Teaching qualification in education

Tools

Compass

Job description

Glen Waverley Secondary College in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs invites applications for a classroom teacher. The role focuses on planning, preparing and delivering an educational program aligned with the College Vision and Strategic Plan.

Teachers design lessons with differentiation, embed student voice, and use data to monitor progress. Collaboration with staff, families and communities is valued to build wellbeing and academic growth.