Job posted: 12/01/2025
Reference: 1460253
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.
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.
The Department of Education and Training lease the property from the private consortium over a 25-year lease period.
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.
A school of three strong cultures At Lyndhurst, we are building three active cultures that encourage success in student learning:
High expectations of the studentsHigh expectations by teachers of each otherStudents have high expectations of each otherLyndhurst 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 the school.
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 embrace contemporary methods and ideas about teaching and learning, using technologies to engage students.
Beyond the school walls Teachers demonstrate educational and curriculum leadership through networking within and beyond the school.
Teacher capabilities impact directly upon the school's level of performance.
Teachers and leaders at Lyndhurst need to bring the following capabilities:
Possess high levels of energy and enthusiasmBe an effective facilitatorValue and respect difference and diversityHave an unwavering commitment to educational excellenceDemonstrate and model resilience and optimismHave well-developed listening skillsGenerate feedback and suggestions for improvementBe a visionary thinkerTeachers at LPS expect that every student has the capacity to learn and adapt their methods to individual needs.
Teachers promote learning and improve outcomes by ensuring:
The learning environment is supportive and productiveStudents are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinkingAssessment practices are integral to teaching and learningSelection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including literacy and numeracy skills.
SC2 Experience in planning and implementing high impact teaching strategies.
SC3 Experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
SC4 Interpersonal and communication skills to establish collaborative relationships.
SC5 Behaviours consistent with Department values and commitment to professional learning.
RoleThe classroom teacher focuses on planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
They engage in critical reflection to improve knowledge and skills.
ResponsibilitiesThe role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups and individual students;Contributing to the development and evaluation of a curriculum area;Participating in parent/teacher meetings and other school activities;Undertaking non-teaching supervisory duties.Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach in the specified curriculum area(s).
EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and inclusion for all.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments committed to protecting students from abuse or harm.
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