AddressHead Start is a wraparound service provision that powers school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Head Start aims to improve the outcomes, quality assurance and equitable distribution of opportunities for senior secondary and special education students who undertake school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs). Head Start also considers middle school students¿ preparedness for success in the SBATs program. The Head Start SBAT program was piloted in over 150 schools from 2019 with strong outcomes. The expansion of the program will ensure access to all Victorian government secondary schools, including special schools, and Flexible Learning Options.
The program will introduce more rigorous SBAT compliance and monitoring across the system supporting the state¿s response to the 2020 Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling (the Firth Review) reform agenda in senior secondary and vocational education. These reforms will collectively support all Victorian secondary students to pursue high-quality and valued vocational pathways aligned to their strengths and interests and to finish schooling with the skills and capabilities they need for success in further education, training, work, and life. The expansion of SBATs will also assist in addressing prioritised skill shortages by providing employers with support and access to school-based apprentices and trainees. The Head Start SBAT program includes flexible delivery of the senior secondary certificate with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy attainment; quality training delivered concurrently with secondary school education; and time on the job to support achievement of competencies.
The option to maximise time in employment has proven to support students¿ genuine progression through the apprenticeship or traineeship whilst meeting employer requirements. The program provides students with a clear pathway from school into employment with a qualification.
Officer Secondary College was founded in 2015 and has grown rapidly. Currently our population is 1000 students. The College is located in Melbourne¿s South-East with convenient access via the M1 motorway and Pakenham train lines. Officer Secondary College is a 21st century learning community with strong, vibrant partnerships between students, teachers, families and the broader community. Its educational philosophy is centred on learning and relationships. This is underpinned by the values: Respect, Inclusion, Leadership, Excellence and Citizenship. The College motto is `Learning together, learning to lead, together we inspire.¿ We believe that every student should have an opportunity to choose a life that has meaning, and that every child can achieve success.
At Officer Secondary College, we believe that teaching is a team endeavour. We promote a highly collaborative environment. This is visible through our team teaching, our PLC structures and a shared ownership of student learning data.
Applicants must include the following in their application:
- a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, email address and contact numbers, business and home)
- a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of at least two referees
- VIT/WWCC copy
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE YOUR VIT/WWCC DETAIL IN YOUR APPLICATION
