Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Languages-Japanese - Sunbury College
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Location Profile
Sunbury College is a vibrant, cohesive and inclusive school located 35km (about 30 minutes' drive) from the CBD in Melbourne's north-west growth corridor. The College holds the values of respect, responsibility, resilience and endeavour as guiding principles. It has a focus on the academic growth, personal development and general wellbeing of each student. It is greatly valued by its local community of Sunbury and surrounds.
The student enrolment is currently 1050. The staff are in the main a mixture of mature, experienced teachers in the expert range along with a number of graduates providing the school with an energetic mix. Our staff are committed, professional and collaborative. They value continuous improvement and development.
A comprehensive curriculum is offered from years 7-12, including VET options, and the College is organised around three sub-schools (Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12) and four houses. The College has well established co-curricular programs with high interest and success in sport, the performing arts, student leadership and student engagement activities.
Sunbury College is set on eight hectares and has well-established facilities in the final stages of being modernised. Our new classrooms and science building are now fully established.
Our strategic directions going forward have a strong emphasis on pedagogical development and on student agency and voice in their learning. In the area of student pathways and transition the College aims to provide a post compulsory program, counselling and advice that maximises the further education, training and employment options for all students. As part of its focus on student engagement and wellbeing, the College has undertaken to provide a supportive and productive learning environment supported by positive student and teacher relationships that promotes overall wellbeing and engaged, motivated learners with a strong sense of connection to the school community.
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
For any questions regarding the position, please contact the Principal, Mr Craig O'Bree on 0428 634 371.
New graduates to Sunbury College will be empowered to flourish through a structured program of supports, including-
- Reduction in weekly teaching load well above department guidelines
- Mentor teacher with in and out of class supports
- Structured professional learning opportunities aimed at graduate teachers
- Time release for professional learning opportunities
- Support with application for full VIT registration
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
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 (the department) 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]
- Job type:Graduate Jobs
- Disciplines:Education
- Work rights:Australian Skilled Migration Visa (485),...
- Locations:Melbourne
- ACCEPTS INTERNATIONAL
Yes
- POSITION START DATE
Jul 2024 (approx)
- Closing Date:19th Jun 2024, 6:02 am
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