Teacher with School Section Leader Responsibilities

Teacher (Full Time, Ongoing Position)

School Section Leader (One Year Appointment)

Unique opportunity to join a leading school for neuro diverse students. 

Rossbourne School exists to enhance the life chances of all its students by embracing neurodiversity, developing personalised learning experiences and supporting our young people to achieve a sense of belonging, co-operation and success. We currently have an enrolment of approx 140 students.

For nearly six decades, Rossbourne School has maintained an exceptional reputation for its care, flexibility, and high expectation of its students. The community at Rossbourne, is small but strong and the level of support among students, parents and staff is extraordinary. 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an individual for a full time and ongoing teaching position who will also undertake the responsibilities of a School Section Leader. This would suit an individual who is looking to contribute their experience and skills within a purpose driven organisation, with a nurturing and unique culture and legacy.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the School Section Leader will be responsible for the management and guidance of students and staff within a designated School Section.  In particular this role requires leadership in areas of pastoral care and curricular and co-curricular development.  You will engage with a relational/collaborative leadership style with teachers to create a co-operative and cohesive team, ensuring that academic goals and social-emotional wellbeing are prioritised.  The role will be a member of the School's Management Team.

As a Classroom Teacher you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner centred, supportive, cooperative and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Pastoral care by providing guidance and support to assist students develop socially and emotionally and support their understanding of ethical behaviour, especially those aligned to Rossbourne's values
• Designing engaging classroom activities and differentiated lessons so that all students may access the curriculum and benefit from the educational experience
• Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Encouraging and promoting an educational/wellbeing partnership with parents, providing feedback, relevant strategies supporting learning and change, an explanation of curriculum intentions and general support and recommendations to parents
• Actively contributing to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice at an individual, team and school level

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (VIT Registration)
• A degree consistent with the position description with a post graduate qualification in Special Education desirable
• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories and assessment and differentiated instruction
• Familiarity with contemporary teaching practice specifically for neurodiverse students
• The ability to inspire others and be an energetic leader within a strong teaching and learning community
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and pivot, when required
• Sound ITC skills and proficiency with the Microsoft suite of applications

What We Offer

Rossbourne School is located in leafy Hawthorn, offering competitive remuneration, salary packaging, comprehensive professional development, on-site parking and a supportive environment.

How To Apply

A copy of each position description is available on our website.

https://www.rossbourne.vic.edu.au/about/employment/

For further information, please contact Elle McFarlane at Rossbourne School on (03) 9819 4611 or apply now by email to mcfare@rossbourne.vic.edu.au  Please include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above, together with your Curriculum Vitae.

Closing Date

Applications close at 4:00pm, 18 October 2024.

Starting Date

The starting date will be the beginning of Term 1 2025. 

This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal children. Rossbourne School encourages applications from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background and Aboriginal peoples. 

Rossbourne School is a child safe environment,. To view the school's Child Safety Policy go to: https://www.rossbourne.vic.edu.au/about/our-policies/child-safety-policy/