Athlete Development Program (Adp) Teacher/ Health & Physical Education Teacher

Bendigo South East College is a 7-10 secondary school in regional Victoria.

The College encourages the pursuit of excellence by all members of our learning community. A comprehensive, curriculum is offered to all students based on the Victorian F-10 Framework. Students at Years 8, 9 and 10 have some choice in their subject selections, including specialisms in sports (ADP) and the arts (ACA) and at Year 10, VCE and VET subjects.

The College's student support structure consists of Year Level Leaders working in neighbourhoods with House Advisors, Group Advisors, The Student Support Team and the Principal team. In addition to the Assistant Principals for organisation, community and learning, Timetabler and Daily Organiser, Heads of Curriculum and Learning Specialists, the College has staff responsible for Special Learning Programs, Information Technology and Pathways advice.

The College has an outstanding record of success in extra-curricular activities including Mathematics, Science and Languages competitions. The College actively encourages students to participate in sporting teams, the performing arts and leadership opportunities.

A well qualified, experienced and dedicated staff, are constantly involved in professional development to improve teaching and learning. Staff seek to role model lifelong learning as part of the College learning community.  The staff are committed to every student succeeding.

A representative College Council works through a collaborative committee system to set the priorities of the College.  The cooperative and positive involvement of the staff members, parents and students in this process is an important feature of our community.

The College has a very active student voice program, led by the Student Representative Council. They play a key role in all areas of the program.

As part of the Bendigo Education Plan, the College was rebuilt in 2009. It has open classrooms with facilities for science, technology, music and photography.  Facilities for recreation and Physical Education programs are provided by a three-court indoor stadium, an oval, synthetic grassed soccer pitch, well developed grounds and the regular use of nearby community venues.

The College is one of a cluster of similar schools in the Bendigo area.  This collegiate co-operates to provide shared programs and activities such as: instrumental music, combined college bands, regional sports, student support services, library resourcing and professional development.  The College works closely with its associate primary schools to achieve a smooth transition from Year 6 to Year 7, and with Bendigo Senior Secondary College, for students making the transition from Year 10 to Year 11.

A wide range of co-curricula learning opportunities including camps at all year levels. A Work Experience program for Year 10's is also conducted throughout the year.

Bendigo South East College is proud of the achievements of its students and looks forward to further enhancing opportunities for them.

The Bendigo South East College website is www.bse.vic.edu.au

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

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. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining 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 experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

SC6 Demonstrated knowledge on long-term youth Athlete Development models in relation to physical preparation and sport skill acquisition.

Athlete Development Program Teaching Role: The ADP is a select-entry, specialised sports development and education program aimed to assist students in the pursuit of sporting excellence. The program combines general physical preparation (strength & conditioning), technical squad training and Athlete Development curriculum. The program provides an opportunity for student-athletes to pursue their passion in a holistic academic and sport-based partnership. 

The program is imbedded within all Bendigo Education Plan Secondary Colleges. 

At a physical level, the program aims to provide student-athletes with long-term athletic development training within a secondary college environment. To complement the physical preparation, the program provides high level technical coaching in a variety of sports. 

Emphasis is placed on integrating student passions, academic progress, behavioural expectations and effort requirements, these are the cornerstones of the ADP program. 

All coaching and physical training is carried out by highly qualified and professional staff who monitor workload and wellbeing. Student-athletes in the ADP are held to certain requirements to retain their position, these include academic and behavioural standards, attendance and effort. All of these requirements are tied into the ADP Student-Athlete Agreement which every athlete signs when accepting a place in the program. 

Key Elements: 

• Applicants may be required to travel between Bendigo Education Plan Secondary Colleges throughout the day 
• Role subjected to different combinations of teaching hours. 
• Preferred state or national playing and/or coaching experience in AFL 
• Preferred applicants should possess; Human Movement/Exercise Science tertiary qualifications, ASCA Accreditation 
• First Aid Level 2
• Preferred experience working with youth athletes. 

Classroom Teaching Role: 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. 

Position Overview 

To contribute to delivery of an Athletic Development Program based on best-practice processes and the following: 

• Teaching/coaching AFL across 4-year levels (Year 7-10) 
• Skill acquisition progressions and specific drills aligned to AFL. 
• Oversee training methodologies within the ADP including, but not limited to, flexibility, muscular strength, agility, coordination, balance and stability. 
• Oversee and design all programs and athletic development specific to AFL sessions. 
• Personalisation of training and development (developmentally appropriate) 
• Collaboration with other AFL coaches of individual athletes in recognised pathways and programs to optimise development and build relationships. 
• Development of training facilities and equipment 
• Mentoring assigned athletes to achieve their goals as outlined in their Performance Plan. 
• Striving to develop a strong, team orientated and inclusive culture, based on elite processes, personal and sporting excellence and individual development. 
• Conducting student performance plans twice a year. 
• Ensuring all athletes receive equal and fair opportunity to succeed. 
• Providing a consistent and caring approach in upholding athletes to requirements and College ADP values 
• Meeting with the ADP Manger to discuss year level athletes and AFL program. 
• Employing evidence -based practice and support incorporation of sports science and sports medicine services into programs. 

Classroom Teacher Responsibilities - 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. 
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels. 

Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school. 

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. 

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.

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

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 child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.