Reference: 1449294
Occupation: Teacher
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Location ProfileLyndhurst Primary School (LPS) is located in the Marriott Waters Estate in Lyndhurst. The school opened for all levels, Prep-6, in 2011. Lyndhurst is a Public/Private Partnership School that lies in the south-eastern growth corridor, in the City of Casey. Currently, there are 950 students in 2024.
Lyndhurst Primary School is part of a partnership agreement between the Victorian State Government and Axiom Education, a private consortium. While Axiom and its partners are responsible for the construction and maintenance of the school facility, Lyndhurst is a state government primary school.
A school for the community LPS is a school that includes and embraces its local community. We welcome the contributions that parents and the community make to 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 the students. High expectations by teachers translate into high expectations of the school by parents.High expectations by teachers of each other. We strive to engender a community that respects and admires the commitment of staff.Students have high expectations of each other. This is crucial in maintaining an orderly learning environment.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 our developing school. There is an expectation of significant work during the vacation break in January for successful induction.
Teaching staff at LPS are expected to possess four central attributes:
Participate in the leading of learningPreparedness to work within a culture of sharing and collaborationCapacity to assist in building a sense of communityStrive for continual improvement in professional effectivenessAll 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, strengthening the teaching community.
Teacher capabilities impact directly upon the school's level of performance. Teachers and leaders at Lyndhurst need to bring the following capabilities:
High levels of energy and enthusiasmEffective facilitationValue and respect difference and diversityCommitment to educational excellenceResilience and optimismGenerate feedback and suggestions for improvementVisionary thinkingTeachers at LPS expect that every student has the capacity to learn and adapt their methods to individual needs.
At LPS, all teachers promote learning and improve learning outcomes by ensuring:
The learning environment is supportive and productiveThe learning environment promotes independence, interdependence, and self-motivationStudents' needs, backgrounds, perspectives, and interests are reflected in the learning programStudents are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinkingAssessment practices are integral to teaching and learningLearning connects with communities beyond the classroomShould you have further queries regarding the position, please contact the school on 03 8768 6700.
Selection CriteriaSC1: Knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.SC2: Experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies.SC3: Experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.SC4: Interpersonal and communication skills in establishing collaborative relationships.SC5: Behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.RoleThe 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.
ResponsibilitiesThe role may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups and individual students;Contributing to curriculum development;Participating in parent/teacher meetings and staff meetings;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.Who May ApplyTeachers registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach in the specified curriculum areas.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply. The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments, committed to protecting students from abuse or harm.
VIT LANTITETo be eligible for employment, a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching and meet LANTITE requirements.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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