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.
SC6 Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to lead role specific initiatives in response to student voice / agency and the strategic direction of the school.
Overview
At Beaumaris Secondary College, Leading Teachers are highly skilled classroom practitioners who undertake leadership and management roles. Leading Teachers play an important role in enhancing student learning outcomes through their influence and impact in leading and developing programs. Leading Teachers are expected to lead and manage a significant area or function within the school with a high degree of independence to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school¿s education program. Leading Teachers will also be expected to make a significant contribution to policy development relating to teaching and learning in the school. A Leading Teacher has a direct impact and influence on the achievement of the school goals, and is usually responsible for the implementation of one or more priorities contained in the school strategic plan.
This role is responsible for designing and leading a strategic approach to strengthen student connection, belonging, voice and leadership across the College. The role will develop authentic opportunities for students to participate in and shape the academic, extracurricular and community life of the College. Working collaboratively with students, staff, families and community partners, the role will enhance student engagement, promote inclusive participation, and build pathways that connect students meaningfully with their learning, their peers, and the wider community.
In doing so, Leading Teachers uphold and model our CORE values of Curiosity, Optimism, Respect and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
This role is responsible for designing and leading a strategic approach to strengthen student connection, belonging, voice and leadership across the College. The role will develop authentic opportunities for students to participate in and shape the academic, extracurricular and community life of the College. Working collaboratively with students, staff, families and community partners, the role will enhance student engagement, promote inclusive participation, and build pathways that connect students meaningfully with their learning, their peers, and the wider community.
This role will support the core intentions of the Student Leadership Program:
- To create a more inclusive and accepting environment so that students at the College feel safe, comfortable and connected
- To raise a generation of strong young leaders who can create lasting impacts on the College and our wider community
Student Leadership and Voice
- Create and maintain structures which develop strong student leaders across the College.
- Coordinate student focus groups and student representative bodies, ensuring authentic student voice in school decision-making processes.
- Ensure student leaders are represented in, or lead, key College and community events.
- Develop opportunities for students to contribute to the improvement of College culture, programs, and community initiatives.
- Support the implementation of the student voice, agency and leadership across the College.
Student Connection and Inclusion
- Oversee initiatives which promote student belonging, participation, and connection within the school community.
- Promote a culture of inclusivity and respect, and high expectations, in which all students feel valued, supported, and safe.
- Promote the respect and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, implementing strategies that support self-determination in education
- Work collaboratively with staff to recognise and celebrate student achievement, growth, participation, and contribution.
- Collect and analyse data on student belonging, engagement, participation, and attendance to inform program development and improvement.
- Engage in regular pulse checks to review evidence of impact
Community Partnerships and Engagement
- Build positive relationships with families and community partners to enhance opportunities and outcomes for students.
- Identify and facilitate opportunities to connect curriculum programs and student learning experiences with the local and wider community.
- Develop and promote a culture of volunteering, contribution and community participation across the College.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of key community-facing events, including opportunities for meaningful student participation and leadership.
Reports to: Assistant Principal ¿ Operations, Staff and VCE; Principal
Supported by: Assistant Principal ¿ Operations, Staff and VCE; Assistant Principal ¿ Teaching and Learning; Assistant Principal ¿ Students; Leading Teacher(s) ¿ Head(s) of House.
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
- 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:
- The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
- 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
- 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.
Beaumaris Secondary College, nestled in the picturesque bayside suburb of Beaumaris, is a thriving Year 7 - 12 co-educational college surrounded by natural beauty, including a marine sanctuary and nature reserves. The school boasts excellent on-site sporting facilities and has forged a promising partnership with the renowned Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC). At the heart of our success is the deep connection with the community and family partnerships, shaping a welcoming and transformative environment.
Our teaching and learning vision, "We learn purposefully by cultivating curiosity, being reflective and making real-world connections," guides us towards our mission of inspiring students to become critical global citizens. Committed to academic excellence, our diverse and engaging curriculum extends beyond the classroom, promoting inclusivity and responsiveness to the varied needs of learners. We prioritise innovative pedagogy tailored to learning spaces, complemented by a dedicated team of highly capable, collaborative and creative staff.
The learning community at Beaumaris Secondary College is characterised by:
- Research and evidence-based practices, incorporating creative, practical and inquiry-based learning.
- Project-based learning experiences that reflect the dynamic world around them.
- Differentiated, personalised and challenging educational approaches for all students.
- Collaborative initiatives fostering the development of independent learners.
In addition to academic pursuits, we actively support students in making healthy choices, integrating opportunities for a balanced and active lifestyle into both the curriculum and extracurricular activities. We take pride in our unique local environment, nurturing a sense of place in the world as global citizens committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Our ultimate goal is to empower students to understand their personal agency and group capacity, encouraging positive, honest and sustainable contributions to the world with a sense of responsibility, pride and integrity. Beaumaris Secondary College is not just a school; it's a vibrant community that shapes the leaders and responsible citizens of tomorrow.
