VCE English Language

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Schools in Melbourne is seeking a qualified classroom teacher to plan, prepare and deliver programs that achieve targeted student outcomes, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy development.

The role requires planning high quality instruction, monitoring progress, and engaging with students, parents and staff. Range 2 teachers contribute to school policy, mentor colleagues, and support whole-school priorities through reflective practice and ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the curriculum with ability to teach literacy and numeracy.
• Experience planning high impact teaching strategies and evaluating impact on learning growth.
• Experience monitoring and assessing student learning using data and providing feedback to students and parents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, staff and community.
• Reflection on practice and engagement in ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve student outcomes.
• Engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve teaching.
• Contribute to school program development beyond classroom teaching.
• Mentor and coach colleagues to enhance practice and capacity.
• Support school policies and priorities as needed.

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy

High impact teaching

Data-informed practice

Interpersonal comms

Professional reflection

Job description

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.

Selection Criteria

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 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.

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