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Form of workClosing Date: 21st Jan 2024, 2:59 pm
Location Profile
Jackson School is located in St Albans just off the Western Ring Road in Melbourne's western suburbs. Our students come from across the city of Brimbank.
We are a collaborative learning community, proud of the learning opportunities, the engaging environment and the partnerships created for our 314 students, 113 staff members, our families and the wider community. The successful applicant will join a dedicated and driven leadership team comprising of: two Principal Class officers, a Operations and Business Manager, five Leading Teachers, four Learning Specialists and a Social Worker. The Teaching and Learning team is also supported by eight PLT leaders.
We have high aspirations for our students who all have a mild intellectual disability and other additional learning needs. Our large Allied Health team of two speech pathologists, one occupational therapists and one allied health assistant are a vital part of the interventions and support provided for our students.
Our curriculum programs are firmly developed from the Victorian Curriculum A-10 to educate our students to be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to be independent, responsible, respectful and safe members of the community.
Learning in our foundation classes is focused around an inclusive and integrated play-based learning program influenced by the VEYLDF. Learning in Years 3 to Year 8 is strongly focused around English, Mathematics, Integrated Learning (Science and Humanities), SW-PBIS, RRRR and Digital Technologies.
DET Careers Curriculum Framework has influenced our school designed World of Work program for Years 9-10 to prepare our students for their 2-year VCAL or ASDAN transition programs. We offer a diverse range of onsite and offsite experiences with project enterprises and school-ran cafe, travel training, supported work experience opportunities, VET and TAFE courses to support our students towards the creation of their Career Action Plans.
We also offer a wide variety of specialist programs, including: Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Design Technology & STEM.
Jackson School is committed to fostering a meaningful relationship with our parent and carer community to build a strong partnership of trust. We offer a number of engaging community opportunities and seek to support our families to partner with us in striving for the best outcomes for their child.
The school is committed to child safety. Students learn best when they are safe, happy and empowered. We are committed to our legal and moral obligations when concerned about the safety of our students. Our policies, procedures and training support us to achieve these commitments.
Program Benefits
This position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.
Other Information
Teachers who do not have an approved Special Education qualification but do have current provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching may apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have an approved Special Education qualification
Advice for Applicants
Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
- A specific response to all of the Selection Criteria and position details. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to not more than 7 pages
- A Cover Letter introducing yourself and providing your name, record number (if currently employed by DE), home address, telephone numbers (home, work and mobile) and the vacancy number of the position.
- A summary of experience and qualifications.
- The names and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the Key Selection Criteria.
Please note: The selection panel may contact referees other than those listed.
Applications to be submitted via Recruitment Online in preferably a .pdf format.
The Selection Process will involve at least the following steps:
- Receipt of application by closing date
- Shortlisting of applications
- Interview process (applicants may be invited back for a second interview)
- Referee checks (these may occur prior and/or after the interviews)
Note: the panel reserves the right to contact others outside of the list of referees provided by the applicant.
On making a decision to appoint, a job offer will be made to the successful applicant.
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
The 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.
Eligibility for incentive payments:
- The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school
- The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy
- The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@education.vic.gov.au
