Year Level Leader with potential for Learning Specialist Higher Duties

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Featherbrook P-9 College in Point Cook, Melbourne, is seeking a Year Level Leader with potential for Learning Specialist Higher Duties. You will lead literacy and numeracy-focused learning, coordinate curriculum delivery and support differentiation across Prep to Year 9, while collaborating with teachers and the school community to drive inclusive, evidence-based practice.

The role emphasises high expectations, leadership in MTSS, and ongoing professional learning to lift student achievement and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and implement high impact teaching strategies guided by how students learn.
• Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning and use data to inform practice.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills and collaboration with staff, students and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice and MTSS framework leadership.
• Demonstrated alignment with Department values and professional learning

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy & numeracy focus

High impact teaching

Data-informed planning

Interpersonal skills

Professional reflection & MTSS

Job description

Year Level Leader with potential for Learning Specialist Higher Duties

Featherbrook P - 9 Collegeis located in Point Cook, adjacent to the Featherbrook Community Centre. The schoolopened in term 1, 2017which wasconstructed through a Public Private Partnership which supports an optimal learning environment as well as enriched curriculum programs. The school also includes a Community Hub which includes the provision of an outside school hours program managed by the YMCA and facilities which will support other community programs for local community groups.

The facilities have been designed to:

• Provide contemporary learning spaces that facilitate anexplicit teaching and responsive model ensuring optimal learning for all students.
• Promote inclusion, access and equity for all learners;
• Promote environmental sustainability principles;
• Support a sense of community and belonging within the school and wider community.

A Contemporary Education

The school offers a progressive approach to educating students from Prep - Year 9. The school leadership team and teachersare purposeful in providing optimal learning experiences for each and every student and as such, provide all students with learning that is personalised and evidence-based. Our students enjoy andare engaged in a broad and differentiated curriculum promoting creativity, resilience and a growth mindset drawing on their sense of curiosity. STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Camps, Sports and Physical Education provide students with diverse learning opportunities. As a State Government school, our teachers draw from the best available education resources, knowledge and expertise from across the state education system.

Featherbrook P - 9 College delivers the mandated Victorian Curriculum and learning takes place in an environment that is conducive to preparing children for a complex world that demands heightened interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem- solving skills, plus strong literacy and numeracy skills. Our students learn and excel in learning spaces that support and inform responsive and innovative learning and teaching. Our programs areenriched through our partnership with the YMCA eg student leadership and camping programs.

Professionalism, instructional capacity and accountability of our teachersis foundational to the education our students receive. Teacher quality is crucial for optimal student achievement and so our energiesare strategically directed towards coaching and capacity building of our teaching staff. High expectations of our students underpin rich learning and challenges provided for all students as they are supported to achieve and thrive. The followingare enablers of Featherbrook College's education provision:

• Collaboration and knowledge sharing
• High expectations for self and others
• Respect, inclusiveness and trust

• Safe and secure learning environment.

Location Profile

Featherbrook P - 9 Collegeis located in Point Cook, adjacent to the Featherbrook Community Centre. The schoolopened in term 1, 2017which wasconstructed through a Public Private Partnership which supports an optimal learning environment as well as enriched curriculum programs. The school also includes a Community Hub which includes the provision of an outside school hours program managed by the YMCA and facilities which will support other community programs for local community groups.

The facilities have been designed to:

• Provide contemporary learning spaces that facilitate anexplicit teaching and responsive model ensuring optimal learning for all students.
• Promote inclusion, access and equity for all learners;
• Promote environmental sustainability principles;
• Support a sense of community and belonging within the school and wider community.

A Contemporary Education

The school offers a progressive approach to educating students from Prep - Year 9. The school leadership team and teachersare purposeful in providing optimal learning experiences for each and every student and as such, provide all students with learning that is personalised and evidence-based. Our students enjoy andare engaged in a broad and differentiated curriculum promoting creativity, resilience and a growth mindset drawing on their sense of curiosity. STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Camps, Sports and Physical Education provide students with diverse learning opportunities. As a State Government school, our teachers draw from the best available education resources, knowledge and expertise from across the state education system.

Curriculum

Featherbrook P - 9 College delivers the mandated Victorian Curriculum and learning takes place in an environment that is conducive to preparing children for a complex world that demands heightened interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem- solving skills, plus strong literacy and numeracy skills. Our students learn and excel in learning spaces that support and inform responsive and innovative learning and teaching. Our programs areenriched through our partnership with the YMCA eg student leadership and camping programs.

Professionalism, instructional capacity and accountability of our teachersis foundational to the education our students receive. Teacher quality is crucial for optimal student achievement and so our energiesare strategically directed towards coaching and capacity building of our teaching staff. High expectations of our students underpin rich learning and challenges provided for all students as they are supported to achieve and thrive. The followingare enablers of Featherbrook College's education provision:

• Collaboration and knowledge sharing
• High expectations for self and others
• Respect, inclusiveness and trust

• Safe and secure learning environment.

Selection Criteria

SC1

Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.

SC2

Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3

Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4

Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5

Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

SC6 (school specific)

Demonstrated capacity to lead equitable provision and inclusive practices through the use of learning data to identify student need and implement responsive support through an MTSS framework.