As a teacher at Edgars Creek Secondary College, it is expected that:
- the personalized learning needs of all young people will be catered for via a highly differentiated curriculum
- all staff will use evolving technologies, collaborative and problem-based learning, and support strong literacy and numeracy core programs.
- teachers will work together to plan and teach a comprehensive curriculum and to provide rich learning environments for all students.
- curriculum programs will be supported by contemporary resources and the latest research on teaching and learning.
- students will build their skills, self-confidence, leadership abilities and community spirit through a rigorous, but rich and varied curricular and co-curricular program.
All teachers have the responsibility to
- Show care and concern for each individual student.
- Treat all students with consistency and fairness.
- Be prepared for and punctual to class and other duties.
- Provide careful supervision of students.
- Inform students regularly of their progress and to return set work promptly.
- Communicate with parents when appropriate.
- Support and co-operate with one another.
- Support the current School policies and procedures.
- Have a commitment to zero tolerance for child abuse.
- To develop instructional knowledge via the implementation of the ECSC Teaching and Learning framework
- To implement the Victorian Curriculum and contribute to curriculum planning, ongoing development, assessment and reporting
- To work in professional learning communities (PLCs) to track and monitor student learning data and develop timely intervention strategies to improve student learning
- To implement and contribute to the School Wide Positive Behaviours framework in order to develop and maintain a safe and orderly environment and consistent practices
- To actively participate in establishing a positive school culture where life-long learning is valued by engaging in extra curricula activities and learning opportunities with the school community.
