Learning Specialist
Opportunity to be part of a specialist school environment and to make an impact on the lives of students using innovative teaching methods.
- Registered Independent Specialist school.
- Very small community-based school Based in Melton with maximum enrolment 50 students.
- Salary packaging available (up to 30K per annum) to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay.
- Highly qualified and dedicated team of Educators, Wellbeing and Support staff.
Who we are:
Djerriwarrh Community College is a registered independent specialist senior secondary school based in Melton. The College delivers the Victorian Pathway Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) certificate for students aged 15-19 years. It provides a safe and inclusive learning environment for young people who may have been disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from education.
Role:
The Learning Specialist will contribute to the overall management of the school with the primary objective of the role including:
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Colleges school wide positive behaviour curriculum including trauma informed practice.
- Maintaining a cohesive team by bringing together the disciplines of education and welfare and ensuring team members are provided with supervision, support, and professional development.
- Managing the behaviour management procedures of the college and supporting staff to develop key skills and knowledge.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration.
- Experience in leading staff in behaviour management strategies and restorative practice approaches.
- Experience in the delivery of VPC or VCE VM or similar type of education program will be advantageous.
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
- Mental Health First Aid Training or willingness to undertake.
- Berry Street Education Model Training or willingness to undertake.
- School Wide Positive Behaviour Training or willingness to undertake.
- First Aid Training and Anaphylaxis Training or willingness to undertake.
Position Description:
Click here for Position description. All completed applications must be emailed to info@dcc.vic.edu.au.
Please refer to application directions before submitting your application.
Applications must include a cover letter, resume and address the nominated Key Selection Criteria. Please call the school and ask to speak to the Principal – Amy Farrell. If you wish to have a confidential discussion regarding the Teaching position.
Applications close: 11.59pm, Tuesday 03 October 2023
Djerriwarrh Community College actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
Djerriwarrh Community College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse.
