Athlete Development Program

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.