Classroom Teacher – Chinese – Mandarin (EAL – English Additional Language) (Fix term 17/7/17-26/1/2018 , JRN: 1086118) Full Time

Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in the EAL teaching position (Job Requisition Number 1086118) and for seeking further information about Glen Waverley Secondary College. This position is a fixed term vacancy commencing 17/7/2017 The selection process to identify new staff is a very important one for the whole school community as we continue to build a teaching team committed to the ongoing improvement of the College.

You are being provided with extensive information about the College so that you have every opportunity to familiarize yourself with College programs and the culture of the organisation.


Included in this information is:

·  The Position and Person Specification for this position.

The College website also contains important information relating to the programs and policies implemented throughout the school.
All applications should explicitly address the key selection criteria.


Timeline : Applications close 13/06/2017


1. POSITION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION:
A classroom teacher at Glen Waverley Secondary College is charged with the responsibility of designing and delivering an educational program for their students which is consistent with the aims and objectives of the College including those incorporated into the College’s Vision and Values statement, Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan. These documents identify a number of important foci for the work of all teachers, including

·  To develop students as 21st Century learners through the implementation of the College Powerful Learning Framework.

·  To implement the College Instructional Model

·  To integrate the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to support and enhance educational outcomes for all students.

·  To personalise the learning so that all students make progress

·  To care for students as individuals by catering for their physical, emotional and academic needs.


An annual performance and development process, based on the Department of Education Domains of Teaching, provides feedback on the extent to which teachers have addressed and contributed to improving the quality of teaching and learning and the educational outcomes achieved by their students. In addition, all teachers are expected to participate in on-going professional learning related to the College strategic priorities.
In addition to their classroom duties, teachers are also required to perform additional duties allocated by the Principal in accordance with state system requirements and School Council policies.

“Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment in accordance with their legal obligations including the Child Safe Standards. The school’s Child Safety Code of Conduct is available on the school’s website” www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/policies


DUTIES:
The main duties to be performed by a classroom teacher are to:
2.1 Implement the College’s Vision and Values statement

2.2. Ensure the safety of all children in line with the College commitment to Child Safety and other relevant College policies and processes.
2.3 Incorporate the principles of the College’s ‘Twenty- First Century Learning Framework’ into their classroom practice in conjunction with the Victorian Curriculum General Capabilities.

2.4 Incorporate the College Instructional Model into daily teaching practice
2.5 Personalise learning to ensure all students make progress


2.6 Integrate the use of appropriate information and communication technologies (ICT) into their classroom programs.
2.7 Undertake direct teaching of classes of students and individual students and other non-teaching supervisory duties as determined by the College Principal.
2.8 Participate in the broader College program including parent/teacher/ student conferences, staff meetings, learning area meetings, camps and excursions, and any other appropriate meetings and programs.


2.8 Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of College teaching and learning programs


2.9 Participate in regular professional learning activities.
2.10 Undertake other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the College Principal.

Glen Waverley Secondary College is committed to child safety with zero tolerance of child abuse. All teachers are expected to perform their duties and responsibilities in line with relevant legislative requirements, policies and processes in relation to child safety.

All teachers must hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) or have “Permission to Teach” according to VIT requirements. Teacher practice should reflect the VIT Code of Practice and Ethics.

Additionally, all applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with the College child safety commitment, policies, practices and codes of conduct accessible on the College website www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/policies


KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
3.1 A commitment to participating in a learning community which embraces the College Vision and Values Statement. A demonstrated ability to employ a broad range of teaching strategies designed to assist students to become independent and powerful learners.
3.2 Demonstrated high level knowledge of relevant key learning areas and an ability to successfully develop, implement and evaluate curriculum within statewide guidelines.
3.3 Demonstrated commitment to on-going professional development and the capacity to reflect upon professional practice to continually improve the quality of teaching and learning.
3.4 Demonstrated ability to develop constructive relationships with students which engender positive attitudes to learning.
3.5 Demonstrated exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to responsible professional practice and the intellectual, physical and social development of students.
3.6 Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and other teachers together with a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to the school's co-curricular program as an enthusiastic member of the school team.