Classroom Teacher

4 days ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria Horsham Primary School is commitment to creating an environment where students acquire lifelong learning skills and grow into confident, responsible, and resilient individuals who contribute positively to the global community. The staff at Horsham Primary School is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.ValuesAt Horsham Primary School, we emphasise the following core values:Respect:Treat others fairly, considering their needs, as well as those of the environment and property.Tolerance:Foster relationships through a shared culture of cooperation and acceptance of diversity within our community.Excellence:Consistently strive to achieve personal bests in all endeavours.Honesty:Uphold moral and ethical standards, being truthful and sincere in our actions and words.Responsibility:Take ownership of choices, actions, and their outcomes.Environmental ContextCommunity and Demographics:Horsham Primary School operates as a dual-campus institution serving grades P-6, with a combined student enrollment of approximately 460. The campuses are located in the northeastern area of Horsham City.The Student Family Occupation and Education Index (SFOE) is 0.5098 overall, with the 298 Campus at 0.4257 and the Rasmussen Campus at 0.6827. The student body is diverse, with a growing number of students from non-English speaking backgrounds and about 11% Koorie students across both campuses.The staffing includes 3 Principal Class members, 1 Leading Teacher, 1 Learning Specialist, 15 Level 2 Classroom Teachers, and 13 Level 1 Classroom Teachers. The school benefits from high levels of parental and community support, including two active Parents & Friends groups that contribute to additional school funding.Educational Programs:The curriculum at Horsham Primary School is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and emphasizes a collaborative learning environment. Staff regularly plan together and engage in professional discussions. The school offers a broad curriculum including specialist programs in Performing Arts, Physical Education, Auslan, Science & Technology, and Art. Intervention programs such as STAP, Levelled Literacy, and Math Intervention support student learning.A key component of the Prep curriculum is the Australian Developmental Curriculum, known as Investigations.The school also provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including cultural performances, camps, and excursions.Technology:Both campuses are well-equipped with IT resources. iPads are available for all students, with a one-to-one iPad program for Years 4-6. Teachers have iPads, and each classroom is equipped with Apple TVs. The school employs an ICT technician and an IT manager, and all classrooms have television displays with wireless internet and access to the school server. Google Apps for Education is increasingly used for collaboration and accessing online resources.The 298 Campus is the larger of the two, with around 330 students and about 20 general-purpose classrooms, blending traditional and open-plan designs. The multipurpose gymnasium supports Performing Arts and Physical Education sessions and special events. The campus offers ample play space and various play equipment.The Rasmussen Campus, with approximately 130 students, has seen steady growth. It features 6 general-purpose classrooms, most of which are open-plan. A 2020 state government-funded upgrade added two new classrooms and an Art room after a partial demolition of `Block A'. This upgrade was highly valued. The campus also has a gymnasium and ample play space. Selection Criteria SC1Demonstrated 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.SC2Demonstrated 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.SC3Demonstrated 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.SC4Demonstrated 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.SC5Demonstrated 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. Role The 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 his or her 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.Classroom teacher Range 2Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning- Supervise and train one or more student teachers- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.Classroom teacher Range 1The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs.Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice.New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities. Responsibilities The 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 Apply (Enter Free Text Description here) EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants 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.The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ****** Child Safe Standards Victorian 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values 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. Information on the department values is available at:pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview Other Information All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at VIT LANTITE 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. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr