Economics and Business Management

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1437883

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum and associated pedagogies, and the capacity to create and evaluate curriculum programs that inspire and challenge learners. Demonstrated capacity to utilize curriculum to deliver excellence in student learning growth.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies that are guided by evidence on how students learn, and to collaborate with colleagues to evaluate the impact of teaching on student learning growth.

**SC3** Demonstrated skill in monitoring and assessing student learning and in using evidence of learning as feedback. Demonstrated capacity to use assessment, feedback and reporting to build excellence in learner growth.

**SC4** Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills as well as high-level interpersonal skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues and the broader school community that promote student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

**SC5** Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, including a proven commitment to reflective practice and to continually improving the quality of teaching.

**SC6** Demonstrated ability to contribute to teach in the areas required by the school and to the development of a vibrant school culture that enriches learning and provides opportunities for students to pursue their passions through their learning in contemporary contexts.

**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, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula 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;