Location Profile

The Pavilion School is a Victorian state secondary school for students who have disengaged from or been excluded by schools or education providers. It is a safe and supportive school where students are provided with flexible and individualised learning plans and personal support from a multidisciplinary wellbeing team. At the Pavilion, students work in small groups and participate in an academic program that adheres to standards set by the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Characterised by a calm and therapeutic environment and approach, The Pavilion School aims to provide a positive educational experience for all its students.

Teaching staff at the Pavilion develop individualised curriculum for each student and assess work according to VELS, VCE and VCAL learning outcomes. Pavilion staff have a proven ability to work with at-risk youth and experience in dealing with students with a complex range of personal issues. It is essential that Pavilion staff members are willing to follow a shared theoretical approach, along with its practical application, so that the successful implementation of the Pavilion model can be maintained and enhanced.

The Pavilion School comprises of two campuses of Charles La Trobe College. Pavilion staff members are employed by Charles La Trobe College and all students are enrolled there. The Epping campus of the Pavilion is situated within The Melbourne Polytechnic building in Epping, whilst the East Preston campus is located at 1-3 Sylvester Grove East Preston.

At any given time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can account for approximately 15-30% of the Pavilion student cohort. To better support our Indigenous student population, prospective applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work with young people with challenging behaviours.
2. Demonstrated ability to work in a team and follow a shared philosophical approach
3. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
4. Demonstrated skills and ability to engage vulnerable and high-risk students and an ability to develop differentiated learning programs for this cohort
5. Demonstrated Food Technology Pedagogical knowledge and practise to support, drive, differentiate and personalise learning for all students including the development of curriculum alongside the teaching team.

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

It is well known that engagement and participation at school is a significant protective factor for adolescents. The Food-Tech coordinator will have extensive industry and teaching experience to facilitate a cookery program for a diverse range of students. They will be responsible for managing all areas of finance, administrative, curriculum and course development related to the Food-Tech program.

The Pavilion School students present with a range of complex life situations and require individual attention in and out of the classroom. The Food Technology teacher plans and implement classes that are accessible for The Pavilion student cohort. They work in partnership with staff to create student learning opportunities that align to common core objectives and the school AIP, support educational objectives, augments classroom curricula, and extends academic/social emotional growth. The Food Technology Teacher creates daily schedules tailored to classroom learning objectives and student IEP goals. They facilitate vocational skill and career development activities that support self-determination, employment readiness, and improved outcomes for all students as they become contributing members of our society.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties

• Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner-centred, safe, supportive, co-operative and aligned with relevant curriculum, policies and practices
• Develop and Deliver Vet In school Unit of Competencies related to Certificate II Kitchen Operations /Hospitality
• Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Implement strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.
• Maintain class attendance and recording student progress.
• Implement effective student management consistent with the school’s strategic plan.
• Follow a trauma-informed and consistent approach in direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school.
• Manage day to day operations of food tech space including:
• Budgeting all areas related to the food tech space:
  • Daily lessons (all produce)
  • Kitchen garden
  • OHS and cleaning supplies
  • Equipment and utensil purchases
  • Events and catering
• Rosters/timetables:
  • Daily lessons (term planner) to accommodate both Preston and Epping campuses
  • OHS/cleaning and maintenance