Please respond in respect to the role:
SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole-school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes. Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole-school practice and contribute to the provision of whole-school professional learning.
The Curriculum Leader (Years 10¿12) provides strategic leadership for curriculum, assessment and reporting across Years 10¿12 at Williamstown High School. As a member of the Curriculum and Teaching & Learning (CTL) team, the role is responsible for leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (GVC) that aligns with the Victorian Curriculum (VC), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Educational Training (VET) and Vocational Major (VM) Department of Education,Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) and Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS) requirements and the school¿s instructional priorities. Through collaboration with Curriculum Area Team Leaders, school leaders and teaching staff, the Curriculum Leader drives evidence-informed improvement through data analysis, builds staff capability, and supports effective student pathways and curriculum access. The role contributes to whole-school improvement by fostering consistent curriculum practices, strengthening professional learning, and promoting positive learning outcomes for all students across both campuses.
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Contribute as a member of the CTL Team to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan
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Lead the design, delivery, review, moderation and assessment (including examinations) and reporting of Years 10¿12 curriculum programs to ensure full compliance with VC, VCAA requirements and senior secondary certification (VCE, VM and VET)
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Oversee the effective implementation of VCE, VM and VET programs, including quality assurance of assessment practices, authentication investigations and accurate administration of VASS
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Lead curriculum development, course accreditation and continuous improvement processes across Years 10-12 subjects, ensuring alignment with school priorities and DET policies
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Build the capacity of CAT Leaders through coaching, mentoring and professional collaboration to ensure consistent and effective leadership of subject areas
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Collaborate and liaise with the CTL team and CAT Leaders to ensure that curriculum meets the needs of students; inducting, coaching and leading as required
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Oversee assessment, moderation and examination processes to ensure consistency, fairness and compliance with VCAA standards
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Work with the Pathways and Transitions Leader to ensure course selection is well informed and appropriate for each student
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Collaborate with the CTL team, Pathways and Transitions Leader and Principal Class to support informed course selection and effective student pathways beyond school.
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Work with relevant leaders to enable students to access required resources, eg; booklist, Student Resource
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Coordinate elective structures and subject offerings in collaboration with the Timetabler and relevant leaders to maximise student access and program viability
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Lead and facilitate professional learning for staff in meetings, curriculum day and PL week, particularly in senior curriculum delivery, assessment practices, data literacy and VCAA compliance
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Engage effectively with students, parents/carers and the wider school community to support student progress, wellbeing, pathway planning and successful completion of senior secondary qualifications
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Other duties as negotiated with Principal Class
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
[email protected]
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.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- 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.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
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The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
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if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
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a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Much like the town of Williamstown itself, Williamstown High School is steeped in a rich history. The Yalukit-willam clan of the Kulin nation were the first people to live where our two campuses are situated, and they called it "koort-boork-boork", meaning "She-oak, She-oak, many¿ - a reference to the abundance of She-oak trees across the Hobson¿s Bay municipality. Today, the school maintains a focus on the environment with the Bayview Middle Years (7-9) Campus being located on the Port Phillip Bay waterfront, and featuring award-winning and environmentally sustainable building designs. The adjacent Jawbone Marine Sanctuary has also enabled the creation of an engaging and environmentally focused curriculum for students, that reflects the unique surroundings, and is complemented by our Marine Science program. The Pasco Later Years (10-12) Campus comprises a unique variety of architectural styles. Our oldest school building dates from 1867, and the most recent addition, our Centenary Theatre, opened in April 2017, contributing to a visually interesting and mature learning environment to meet the needs of our students as they move towards VCE studies.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOURS
A Williamstown High School education supports students to observe that ¿We are Respectful, We are Learners [and] We are Safe¿ - a message we have carefully crafted as a lead school in School Wide Positive Behaviours Support (SWPBS), and which is immediately visible throughout the school environment and enthusiastically supported by our 125 teachers and 30 ES Staff.
We create a dynamic learning culture that promotes integrity, innovation and the individual, and that values:
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excellence and creativity in our achievements and ambitions
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integrity and honesty in our actions and relationships
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diversity in our curriculum, in each other and in our community
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strong and open communication between our school and our homes, and between our teachers, our students and our families
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a commitment to social justice and a passion to protect and improve our environment and our community
HISTORY
Williamstown High School opened as a government high school in 1915 on the Pasco Street site of the original Williamstown Borough Grammar School. The school colours - red, yellow and black - were adopted from the flag of Belgium to draw inspiration from the spirit and resilience shown by the Belgians in World War One, and the anchor in the logo was used to honour the nearby Naval Depot. The school¿s maritime association continued when our motto `Hold Fast¿ - a sailing cry encouraging commitment, determination, loyalty, strength and courage, won out over ¿Don¿t Drift¿. Today, the school caters for more than 1480 students from years 7 to 12 on two campuses that are a ten-minute walk apart. The Bayview Street Middle Years Campus is built on the site of the former Point Gellibrand Girls¿ Secondary College which it merged with in 2000. The Pasco Street Later Years Campus is housed in several heritage buildings, including the original 1867 Williamstown Borough Grammar School block. Centenary celebrations and strong community support has delivered a state-of-the-art 300 seat theatre to the campus, completing Stage One of the Performing Arts Centre of Excellence facilities.
OUR UNIQUE OFFERINGS
In addition to co-educational home groups, the school offers a Select Entry Accelerated Learning program, an International Students¿ program and a dynamic and growing STEM/STEAM culture where our students engage in Robotics and other technologies that are fast-becoming essential areas of need and development as the twenty-first century progresses. We also offer an Accelerated Sports program which includes triathlon, netball, soccer, basketball, cricket and lacrosse. Our excellent Music Program includes multiple Concert/Stage Bands and Guitar/Vocal Ensembles, in addition to Classroom and VET Music Programs. Our ensembles perform regularly, including at Generations in Jazz, the Victorian State Band Championships and numerous other local and interstate events. Our very special and iconic `Warchild¿ concert also showcases the incredible talents of our young people and staff working together at this annual event.
While Williamstown High School is proud to perform strongly in NAPLAN, VCE Study Scores and ATAR results, we are most proud when we can help our diverse community of students grow, and that means from whatever position they are starting from. Our Literacy and Numeracy initiatives, community connections, care for our students¿ wellbeing and the wellbeing of their learning, and attention to the pathways they will embark upon after moving on from us, means our focus on students¿ growth and opportunities is targeted and ongoing, so that they can become their best selves. We encourage you to apply to join our special community, where we will warmly welcome you to contribute to the education and success of our young people.
For more information, please visit the school website at: http://www.willihigh.vic.edu.au/
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
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Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
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A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
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Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Please note this Position is for a 3 year tenure period.
