Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Health/Physical Education - Hazel Glen College

Location Profile  

Hazel Glen College is located in the City of Whittlesea, one of Melbourne's fastest growing municipalities.  Hazel Glen College has an active and integral role in the ongoing development of the Doreen community hub.

The College commenced at the beginning of the 2014 school year with 143 students.  Growth of the College was rapid, with the College growing to a current size of 2,700 students and 250 staff.  The College structures are based on educational research of the stages of learning.
Currently the College structures a Kindergarten, Junior School P-4, Middle School 5-8, Year 9 Centre and Senior School 10-12, with our first year 12 graduates in 2020. During 2024 and 2025, the College will transition to a Primary and Secondary model.

A Child Family Centre, comprising, kindergarten, extended day care, playgroups, intervention services, maternal health centre and various other community service groups, co-located on the school site, creates an exciting and innovative early childhood education precinct.

The College vision, One College, Everyone Matters, leads the direction for our community. It is the expectation of all staff across the College to guide students and develop skills, attitudes and values required to fully participate in the rich educational journey at the College and life in the 21st century.

Hazel Glen College enjoys outstanding physical resources that provides students with the best possible educational opportunities. The modern facilities and teaching and learning practice represent an exciting opportunity for students and parents and establishes the College's culture, values and nature.

Hazel Glen College is committed to the academic and personal growth of every student. 
A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care and support, allows us to meet this commitment.  A balanced and comprehensive curriculum constantly challenges students to extend their learning.  In providing 21st Century teaching and learning, there is a strong focus on student agency in learning and a comprehensive STEAM education program across the College.

Our aim is to challenge students to be the very best they can be and importantly, assist every student to reach their potential.  Teaching the skills needed for a fulfilling life in the 21st Century and supporting a love of learning that goes well beyond the classroom, is actively embraced by our College.

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

Link to Hazel Glen College Child Safe Code of Conduct

http://www.hgc.vic.edu.au/child-safe/ 

Applications should include:

Please attach application containing the following:

1. A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where appropriate), home address and telephone number, telephone number of the school(s) or location where the applicant can be contacted, the position you are applying for and the vacancy number of the position

2. Specific Key Selection Criteria response

3. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications

4. The names, email address and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.

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 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 726 801 or email on: [email protected]