Department of Education - Victoria

Victorian College for the Deaf, VCD, first established by Frederick J Rose in 1860, is a unique school setting.  Centrally located on St Kilda and High St, Melbourne, in a vibrant heritage garden.  We attract students from across Melbourne.

VCD is the only F-12 School for the Deaf in Australia.  Staff comprise of both Deaf and hearing teachers and Education Support Officers creating a diverse, supportive and engaging work environment.

There are currently 64 students taking part in our rich Deaf specific, educational programs.

We equip our students for success with skills, knowledge and experience relevant to their needs and pathways.

The teaching & learning of strong communication and literacy skills are central to our work.  Auslan and English are the two instructional languages of the college.

Individual Education Plans are developed in partnership with families and students with a focus on learning and student wellbeing.

We teach to the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and in the Senior Years offer studies in VCE, VCE-VM, VPC and VPC-M.

Our teaching program is enriched by our many extra-curricular programs and vocational education delivered through our award winning social enterprises.

VCD is a dynamic college leading the way having embedded explicit instruction and the Science of Learning principles into our programs and practice.

To learn more, visit our website http://www.vcd.edu.au/  or visit Victorian College for the Deaf Official on Facebook or Instagram.

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.