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Key Selection Criteria
Key Selection Criteria
Below I have summarised and linked my responses to Key Selection Criteria for Victorian Government School.
Professional Summary
Professional Summary
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Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
How I bring together Curriculum Knowledge to Responding to Student Needs
How I bring together Curriculum Knowledge to Responding to Student Needs
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 1
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 1
I bring current, practical expertise in the Victorian Curriculum and VCE Vocational Major, embedding literacy and numeracy through authentic, applied learning experiences. My teaching integrates Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure accessibility, engagement, and growth for every student. By connecting curriculum to real-world contexts and leveraging student interests, I create inclusive, meaningful learning experiences that promote both skill mastery and confidence.
Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
I use High Impact Teaching Strategies and Evaluating Learning Growth to connect learning and teaching.
I use High Impact Teaching Strategies and Evaluating Learning Growth to connect learning and teaching.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 2
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 2
My practice is driven by the High Impact Teaching Strategies, emphasising explicit teaching, metacognition, collaboration, differentiation, and feedback. I plan responsively, guided by evidence on how students learn best, and use a data-informed approach to refine instruction. Through applied learning projects in Digital Technologies and VCE VM, I design experiences that build agency, creativity, and transferable skills, ensuring that teaching programs evolve based on student growth and reflection.
Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
I use visible learning and assessment to monitor learning; using assessment data for, as and of learning.
I use visible learning and assessment to monitor learning; using assessment data for, as and of learning.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 3
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 3
I employ a transparent and structured assessment approach, using assessment for, as, and of learning to support growth across all levels. Students actively track their progress through “I can” statements and shared class data tools, developing ownership and metacognitive awareness. I use data from multiple sources including formative checkpoints, conferencing, and moderation to inform instruction, tailor support, and communicate progress clearly to students, families, and colleagues.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
I work within and promote teams and communities to leverage expertise both in learners and teachers.
I work within and promote teams and communities to leverage expertise both in learners and teachers.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 4
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 4
Strong relationships are at the heart of my practice. I build student agency and voice through respectful dialogue, peer feedback, and choice in learning. Collaboration with colleagues is grounded in shared purpose and professional respect, from co-developing curriculum to mentoring in digital pedagogy. I maintain transparent communication with parents and the wider community, ensuring engagement is culturally responsive and inclusive. This relational approach supports learning, wellbeing, and authentic community connection.
Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
I model lifelong learning and continue to value my own learning both within and outside of my teaching practice.
I model lifelong learning and continue to value my own learning both within and outside of my teaching practice.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 5
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 5
My teaching reflects the Department of Education’s values of responsiveness, integrity, respect, accountability, leadership, and human rights. I model these daily through inclusive practice, authentic assessment, and reflective improvement. Ongoing professional learning, from DET training to digital certification and emerging AI pedagogy, informs my classroom and leadership practice. I see teaching as an evolving craft, grounded in reflection, curiosity, and a commitment to equity and lifelong learning.
To read my complete responses to the Key Selection Criteria, you can access my live Google Doc. You can also find out more about my professional background in my Resume.
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