Classroom Teacher

Overview

Roxburgh College is a large school in the North of Melbourne, located in Roxburgh Park. We have approximately 1100 students within our main school campus, with the Gateway Campus catering for 50 students. Our students come from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds and we embrace the diversity. We have approximately 110 teaching staff, along with 50 support staff which includes Multicultural Ethnic Aids, PSD support staff and Technology Support staff.

Roxburgh College is known for its strong commitment to holistic education of all students. Our work is centered on inclusive partnership of students, staff, parents/carers and key community agents, working together to meet the needs of our young people, always thinking of ways to ignite their active participation in the local and broader communities. Our moral purpose is to educate all students offering them challenge and satisfaction to equip each with attitudes, skills and knowledge so that they become valued contributors in an ever-changing world.

Our pedagogical model is based on a gradual release approach to learning, highlighting the role of the teacher in provide mentor text, embracing the notion of collaborative learning where students support each other, and a final stage where student demonstrate their learning independently. We welcome all students into our Family, fostering care and attention to: Respecting self and one and other; learning from each other; and achieving our best. We foster a culture that celebrates student's individuality and connections, nurturing a sense of belonging and inspiring the pursuit of their potential paying careful attention to our students' character strengths and encouraging critical thinking, self-reflection, self-discipline and motivation, empathetic and socially competency.

Roxburgh College Organization

Roxburgh College is organized into 2 mini-schools, the Middle School (7-9) and the Senior School (10-12). Each mini school is overseen by one assistant principal and 3 leading teachers. This structure is designed to support both staff and students, to ensure that Teaching and Learning are the main priority of each day.

Roxburgh College prides itself on providing pathways for students in years 10 to 12. Over the past 5 years we have ensured that 98% of students have a pathway post year 12. Roxburgh College is the lead school in the HeadStart Program, allowing students in Years 10 to 12 to start an apprenticeship while continuing to complete their high school education. In the senior school, students may undertake the VCE, the VCE-VM or the VPC, enabling them to choose subjects relevant to their learning and pathway needs.

VET

The college is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with many Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs on its scope of registration. We currently offer 13 VET subjects onsite, ranging from Lab Skills, Automotive, Sport and Recreation to Hospitality. Strong relationships with other training providers in the local area and our Trade Skills Centre provide students with access to vocational training facilities and opportunities.

Berry Street Education Model and Positive Climate (SWPBS)

Roxburgh College has been working with Berry Street for 5 years to implement their education models across the college. As part of our Connect Program we aim to help students develop in Body, Relationship, Engagement, Stamina and Character. This is woven into our Positive Climate where effort and attitude are rewarded to create positive interactions between students and teachers.

Facilities

Roxburgh College has outstanding facilities that are used at all levels of the school to ensure that students learn in positive settings. Our facilities include:

- 200 Seat Auditorium
- Trade Skills Centre comprising Furnishing, Engineering, Integrated Technologies, and Automotive teaching spaces
- Dance Studio
- Refurbished Library and Reading Room
- Two Commercial Kitchens catering for VET Hospitality
- Two indoor basketball courts and two undercover basketball courts
- Two soccer courts
- Football oval

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 to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience, their 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.

Range 2 responsibilities

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 contribute to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities. They focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff about student learning and high-quality instruction to define quality teacher practice. Range 2 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 to engage in critical reflection and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about content, processes and strategies that will shape professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that improve student learning outcomes

Range 1 responsibilities

Range 1 classroom teachers focus on developing skills to become effective practitioners with structured support and guidance. They teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the delivery of their programs. They are skilled teachers who operate under general direction, may supervise one or more student teachers, participate in policy development, and assist in implementing school priorities. New entrants to the profession receive structured support, mentoring and guidance. Under guidance, new entrants plan and teach student groups and participate in induction and professional learning to integrate curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school. Teachers at Range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may assist in policy development, project teams and co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

- Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students
- 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
- Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions
- Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties

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 successful, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated case-by-case and subject to operational requirements. The Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. The department promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces and provides reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability. Detailed information on terms and conditions is available on the Department's HR website.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct and are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with legal obligations and child safe standards.

Location Profile

Vision

Roxburgh College is known for its strong commitment to holistic education of all students. We know good schools and good teaching help overcome any disadvantage. Our work is centered on inclusive partnership of students, staff, parents/carers and key community agents, working together to meet the needs of our young people, always thinking of ways to ignite their active participation in the local and broader communities. Our moral purpose is to educate all students offering them challenge and satisfaction to equip each with attitudes, skills and knowledge so that they become valued contributors in an ever-changing world.

Our pedagogical model is based on a gradual release approach to learning, highlighting the role of the teacher in providing mentor text, embracing collaborative learning where students support each other, and a final stage where students demonstrate their learning independently. We welcome all students into our Family, fostering care and attention to: Respecting self and others; learning from each other; and achieving our best. We foster a culture that celebrates student's individuality and connections, nurturing a sense of belonging and inspiring the pursuit of their potential, paying careful attention to our students' character strengths and encouraging critical thinking, self-reflection, self-discipline and motivation, empathetic and socially competent.

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Applications close Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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