Educational Professional | Innovative Learning Environment

**Job Opportunity:** Teaching Role at a Diverse School

Northern Bay P-12 College is a unique multi-campus school located in the Northern Suburbs of Geelong, comprised of four Prep - Year 8 campuses and a fifth Year 9 - Year 12 campus. The college also boasts a Family and Early Learning Centre and the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre (GITTC) on our Goldsworthy site.

The College operates through a three sub-school structure to enhance our 'One School - One Team' ethos, which emphasizes a rigorous focus on Student Learning underpinned by a proactive and supportive well-being framework. Across the college, staff work in Professional Learning Communities based upon the Stages of Learning; Prep - Year 2, Year 3 - 6 and Year 7 - 9 & Year 10 - 12. These teams meet regularly in Campus-based and college-wide groups to implement data-informed strategies that support continued improvement of learning outcomes for all students.

The College is arranged into three sub schools: Hendy P-8 Campus and Peacock P-8 Campus Sub School; Wexford P-8 Campus and Tallis P-8 Campus Sub School and the Goldsworthy Year 9-12 Sub School. Additionally, the College Assistant Principal - Student Enrichment Programs leads a portfolio that includes oversight of programs connecting students with further educational opportunities as well as providing executive leadership to College facilities including the Family and Early Learning Centre and the GITTC.

The College has a strong team working to implement a college-wide, sustainable Inclusion Team structure consisting of specialized teachers and education support staff, including a College Inclusion Leader, Inclusion Support Coordinators, Mental Health Well-being Leaders (Years P-6), Inclusion Workers, and an Inclusion Administration Assistant. The Inclusion Team works closely with the College Nurse, College Well-being Team, mentor teachers, education support staff, CALD staff, Allied Health practitioners, and DET Student Support Services.

We have a proud cohort of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students and a large First Nation student population. We support the needs of students through a structured English as an Additional Language program (EAL) and implementation of the Marrung Strategy.

Our vision is to instill community commitment, confidence, and high expectations in lifelong learning by:

• Constructing curriculum, pedagogy, and teacher professionalism to achieve above expected outcomes for all students at each stage of learning.
• Developing students who are highly employable with values of resilience, optimism, self-respect, and who strive for personal best.
• Developing young people who are engaged, motivated, and challenged to fulfill their potential.
• Maximizing educational opportunities and creating purposeful and diverse pathways for all students.
• Developing partnerships with other schools, community organizations, and businesses.

**Our School Values Inspired by Student Voice:**

**Growth**

We celebrate improvements in skills, engagement, outcomes, and participation. With a growth culture, we support every child to grow academically and emotionally.

**Collaboration**

We value positive actions and relationships across the college that increase our collective potential for improvement. Actively working together supports our goal to better improve outcomes in learning, health, and participation.

**Persistence**

Our college communities share expectations to continue pursuing our goals and outcomes, even if challenging or when it takes time and energy. We seek solutions and strategies to ensure ongoing improvement.

**Kindness**

We encourage all members of our community to model and interact with each other in a positive and respectful manner. As students, staff, and families, we operate with a kindness mindset, encouraging and developing an inclusive and diverse community.

**In Summary**

We want a college where learning is visible, and students feel safe, respected by staff, believed in by staff, listened to by staff, and taught by knowledgeable, capable, and enthusiastic teachers.

**Selection Criteria:**

• SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
• SC2 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.
• SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.