Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 21/04/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1456714
Job posted: 03/12/2024
Closes: 16/12/2024
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Location ProfilePortarlington Primary School is located in the heart of the coastal town of Portarlington, on the Bellarine Peninsula 30 km east of Geelong. The school currently caters for 156 students from Prep-Grade 6, serving the townships of Portarlington and Indented Head and the surrounding rural communities. The school is situated two minutes walk from the beach and town centre, with magnificent views across Port Phillip Bay towards Melbourne.
Portarlington Primary school is a community school that provides a quality education for local children and their families.
GUIDING PRINCIPLESPortarlington Primary School is committed to the provision of a comprehensive education in which all students participate enthusiastically and experience success. School programs emphasise:
Progressive development of intellectual, physical, social and creative abilities.A philosophy of teaching that requires the use of data to inform all teaching and learning decisions.A caring environment that nurtures a sense of pride in self and school and a sense of belonging.Fair and equal treatment of all students and families with a restorative practice model for solving issues.The progressive growth of independent learning & problem-solving strategies.The staff work in teams to plan and deliver curriculum that is at the point of need of students and support each other's professional learning. Value is placed on developing links with parents and the wider community, with programs fostering parental and community involvement.
CURRICULUMPortarlington Primary School has a strong emphasis on developing literacy and numeracy skills and uses a consistent explicit teaching model throughout the school. Every classroom has access to ICT in the form of desktop computers, laptops, and a range of mobile devices.
Selection CriteriaSC1: 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.SC2: 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.SC3: 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.SC4: 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.SC5: 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.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.
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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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