Classroom Teacher - French

Glen Eira College is a dynamic, co-educational school offering a traditional, academic approach with firm discipline in a supportive environment and a rich and varied extra-curricular program.

Vision and Values

Our students are empowered with a desire to learn and grow as individuals, and to become connected local and global community members who respect the rights of all ¿ Learn, Grow, Connect

Mission Statement

Our community believes passionately in state education and education as a human right. Our objectives in achieving our vision are;

·         providing a challenging academic curriculum

·         learning and connections beyond the classroom

·         celebrating our learning endeavours 

·         teaching and encouraging critical and reflective thinking

·         encouraging independent and creative thinking

·         fostering a sense of belonging

·         developing diverse and positive relationships

·         promoting a sustainable future

·         developing agile, self-confident and resilient learners

Values Statement

·         Growth and striving ¿ we grow and aspire to learn by innovating and collaborating together 

·         Equity and integrity ¿ we all have access to a broad range of opportunities that are inclusive of our diverse community.

·         Care and respect ¿ we care for each other, we act respectfully and support each other in doing our best

The college runs a highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning program: SEAL. This program allows talented students to work a year in advance of their peers in the core subjects of English, Maths, Humanities and Science. Feedback from parents, students and staff has been consistently positive.

Our strong EAL and International Student Program also reflect our international focus.

The College has recently completely a 10.1 million dollar school refurbishment which included a new netball size gymnasium and sports complex, 5 new science rooms, 2 new food technology rooms, refurbished arts wing and new VCE and wellbeing centres.  We also have a 260 seat Performing Arts Centre. We have recently been granted additional funding to accommodate a further 250 students taking our capacity to 1200 students.

The college has 63.0 EFT teachers, 3 Principal class, and 21.4 Education Support staff. The college's leadership team, with the support of our college council and parents, will continue to strive for excellence throughout the school.

Language Learning at Glen Eira College

We have a strong focus on high quality language learning. Students can choose from French (3 streams), Japanese (2 streams) and Hebrew.

French:

·         French 1st Language (We are accredited by the French Government to deliver the CNED program)

• French Immersion - Students study 3 lessons a week of French Language and 3 lessons a week of Humanities and 2 of Drama in French language using Immersion methodology
• Mainstream French

Japanese:

• Japanese Immersion - Students study 3 lessons a week of Japanese Language and 4 lessons a week of Science in Japanese language using Immersion methodology
• Mainstream Japanese

Student Success
We emphasize student success through provision of a comprehensive curriculum and a broad range of year 10 to 12 subjects. Challenging extra-curricular programs, together with opportunities for personal development and leadership training, cater for a variety of individual needs and enable students to develop social and intellectual strengths. University enhancement programs, acceleration and access to extension studies ensure specialist student talents are enriched and nurtured in an environment of encouragement, motivation and celebration.
A tradition of excellent VCE results ensures all our graduates progress to the university and TAFE courses of their choice.

School Improvement Focus
Glen Eira College has been on a strategic improvement journey and has achieved significant growth of student numbers and improved educational outcomes. We were recently recognised with The Age¿s `Schools that Excel¿ Award for our outstanding results. Glen Eira College has become the community¿s school of choice.

We are determined to continue this improvement as our focus becomes delivery of challenging holistic educational programs that meet the needs of our students.  Glen Eira College is committed to ongoing school improvement and welcomes highly capable professionals keen to be part of our growth as the school of choice in Caulfield.

 
For further information about us, please refer to the College Website

www.gec.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.

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.

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.

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

The College requests that each applicant include the following:

• A specific response to the selection criteria
• A copy of transcript of qualifications (can be brought to interview if shortlisted).
• VIT registration number
• A summary of experience
• Three referees who are able to make relevant comments regarding the application in relation to the key selection criteria.

Please provide telephone numbers (mobile and work if applicable) and email addresses of your referees.

Referees other than those nominated may be contacted.

• 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.