Job type: Part time / From 27/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1457196
Location ProfileOverview:
Nestled in the picturesque town of Gordon in Victoria's Central Highlands, Gordon Primary School is a vibrant educational hub dedicated to fostering academic excellence and holistic development. Serving a diverse and dynamic community, the school prides itself on its inclusive environment, where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Facilities: Modern Classrooms: Equipped with the latest educational technology to support interactive learning.Library: A well-resourced space that promotes a love of reading and research.Sports Grounds: Includes outdoor play areas and sporting facilities for physical education and extracurricular activities.Arts and Music Rooms: Dedicated spaces for creative arts, music education, and performance.Programs and Curriculum:
Gordon Primary School offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, incorporating core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, alongside specialist programs in the arts, physical education, and languages. The school emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and the development of lifelong learning skills.
Community and Values:
The school's values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience underpin its educational philosophy. Strong community ties are fostered through active parent involvement, collaborative partnerships with local organizations, and regular community events.
Student Support:
Gordon Primary provides a range of support services, including individual learning plans, special education resources, and counselling services, ensuring that all students receive the guidance and assistance they need to thrive.
RoleThe classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience, their contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.
ResponsibilitiesThe role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
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