Classroom Teacher

Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 23/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1453521
Job posted: 21/11/2024
Closes: 04/12/2024
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Location ProfileWarrnambool East Primary is situated on the eastern side of the city of Warrnambool, South West Victoria, 250 kms west of Melbourne. The school is nestled in a picturesque location beside the southern ocean in spacious and inviting gardens and grounds. Warrnambool East Primary School offers a stimulating learning environment and a diverse curriculum to 500 students in Foundation to Year 6.
Warrnambool East PS places learning and wellbeing at the centre and implements the Victorian Curriculum with a strong emphasis on English (Structured Literacy) and Mathematics learning with precise and explicit teaching at point of need within rich authentic tasks and problems. The school is also a science specialist school and in a unique partnership with Deakin University Marine Science and Education Faculties and Melbourne Zoo, we are looking beyond the school years with a philosophy of providing education for life. Our student zookeepers care for the animals housed throughout the school. Our school wellbeing approach is grounded in positive education, principles of nurture, respectful relationships and zones of regulation, with a focus on teaching expected behaviours. Our wellbeing approach 'Thrive' underpins all teaching and learning, engagement, wellbeing and interactions with the whole school community and applicants need to be committed to this approach. The school also offers 4 specialist subject classes-PE, Science, The Arts and Humanities (First Nations and Global perspectives).
The school is organised into learning communities: Foundation, Years 1 and 2, Years 3 and 4, and Years 5 and 6 (21 classes with one year level per class). Teachers work collaboratively as PLC's to plan, implement, moderate and evaluate student learning. The leadership structure across the school consists of the Leadership Team (Principal, Assistant Principal, Leading Teacher - Curriculum, Learning Specialists - Literacy and Numeracy, Mental Health and Engagement Leader and Diversity and Inclusion Leader) and the School Improvement Team (Leadership team and learning community leaders) to implement the Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.
At Warrnambool East Primary School there is a culture of high expectations for all staff, students and parents. We have an environment that encourages success in student learning and academic results as well as a high standard for student interactions and behaviour. Student engagement and wellbeing is managed in a restorative manner and the school has a long and proud history of positive student management and wellbeing. The school has been awarded for their work in wellbeing and engagement.
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.
SC6 Demonstrate how explicit teaching with high expectations is maintained along with building positive relationships and wellbeing of all students.
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 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.
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. 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.
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.
Job type:Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 23/01/2026
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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