Reference: 1449294
Occupation: Teacher
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Location Profile
Lyndhurst Primary School (LPS) is located in the Marriott Waters Estate in Lyndhurst. The school opened for all levels, Prep-6, in 2011. Currently, there are 950 students in 2024.
Lyndhurst Primary School is part of a partnership agreement between the Victorian State Government and Axiom Education. The Department of Education and Training leases the property from the private consortium over a 25-year lease period.
A school for the community
LPS is a school that includes and embraces its local community. We welcome contributions from parents and the community in the education of our children.
The Lyndhurst community is highly diverse, with approximately 60% of our students listing English as their second language, representing 50 language groups and 45 countries of birth.
A school of three strong cultures
At Lyndhurst, we are building three active cultures that encourage success in student learning and academic results:
High expectations of students
High expectations by teachers of each other
High expectations of students for each other
Lyndhurst is characterized by high student motivation to learn and high teacher motivation to teach.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will support the Principal in establishing a strong and positive culture in the early stages of our developing school. Significant work may be required during the vacation break in January for successful induction.
Teaching staff at LPS are expected to possess four central attributes:
Participate in leading learning
Work within a culture of sharing and collaboration
Assist in building a sense of community
Strive for continual improvement in professional effectiveness
All teachers must share and collaborate, contributing to professional learning teams and implementing innovative curriculum programs.
Beyond the school walls
Teachers demonstrate educational and curriculum leadership through networking within and beyond the school.
Teacher capabilities impact directly upon the school's level of performance. Teachers and leaders at Lyndhurst need to bring the following capabilities:
Possess high levels of energy and enthusiasm
Be an effective facilitator
Value and respect difference and diversity
Have an unwavering commitment to educational excellence
Demonstrate and model resilience and optimism
Generate feedback and suggestions for improvement
Be a visionary thinker
Teachers at LPS expect that every student has the capacity to learn and adapt their methods to individual needs.
Teachers promote learning and improve outcomes by ensuring:
The learning environment is supportive and productive
Student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning program
Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking
Assessment practices are integral to teaching and learning
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Role
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges: range 1 and range 2. The primary focus is on planning, preparation, and teaching programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
Responsibilities
The role of classroom teacher includes:
Direct teaching of groups and individual students
Contributing to the development and evaluation of a curriculum area
Participating in parent/teacher meetings and staff meetings
Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties
Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach in the specified curriculum areas.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm.
Job type:
Full time / From 28/01/2025
Job classification:
Classroom Teacher
Contact:
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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