Classroom Teacher Humanities **Incentive payment**

Overview

Work type:Full time

Salary:Salary not specified

Grade:Classroom Teacher

Occupation: Teacher

Location: Northern Metropolitan

Reference: 1477477

Location Profile

Mickleham Secondary College opened in January 2023 and is located in Mickleham, approximately 39 kilometres north of Melbourne.

The school opened with 120 Year 7 students only, and will progress by adding a new Year 7 cohort each year. The first phase of building has been completed and the school has a capacity for 800 students. Our facilities include:

• an administration building with a library, staff offices and amenities
• a learning neighbourhood building
• a science building
• a materials technology building
• a community hub building with a competition-grade basketball/netball court, canteen, music, drama and food technology teaching spaces
• 4 outdoor hardcourts
• a sports field.

Phase 2 is planned in future subject to funding and will allow the school to accommodate 1200 students with an additional learning neighbourhood building and visual arts building.

Mickleham Secondary College is located in a new residential estate on an expansive 20 acre site, with modern landscaping and situated next door to the newly opened Merrifield Recreation Reserve. Our school is surrounded by an engaged, vibrant, supportive community. Mickleham Secondary College has close ties to the local community, with strong support from local organisations and community services. The school has a culture of professional learning where observations, walkthroughs, coaching, data and academic research are expected practice.

Vision

At Mickleham Secondary College our vision is to co-create an inclusive, supportive learning community where people strive to achieve their best.

Mission

Mickleham Secondary College’s mission is to make a difference to each individual and provide them with the best opportunities for their future.

Values

Mickleham Secondary College’s values are Achievement,Respect,Community,Honesty.

Achievementreflects the purpose of education in that, all students should be aiming to achieve their personal best. Recognising that our own achievement will look different to others. Achievement means that students maintain a focus on their learning, improving their skills and knowledge and achieving their personal best.

Respectmeans being respectful to ourselves and one another. We value individual differences. Maintaining a positive attitude and behaviour towards others also allows us to become role models.

Community is built through everyone working together to support one another. We value our school community and the wider community. We aim to build a sense of belonging, pride and positivity within our community.

Honestyis important to develop and ensure we are truthful, trustworthy and live with our values in mind. This involves being responsible and having integrity.

Selection Criteria

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 outstanding professional and personal attributes including collaboration, humility, and an improvement focus. The ability to balance high expectations of all learners with inclusivity and positive education practices which maximises student engagement, a love of learning and improves learning outcomes.

Role

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 classr