Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1459043
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain 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 high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
RoleRange 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 studentsModel 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 capacityProvide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learningSupervise and train one or more student teachersAssist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.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.
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
Location ProfileWarrandyte Primary School is a school of 20 students and is situated 24km northeast of Melbourne. Established in 1862, the heritage listed stone building was built to accommodate the growing population during the goldrush era in Victoria. The school has a low Student Family Occupation (SFO) Index of 0.1502.
All students at WPS are empowered to learn and achieve, to experience high quality teaching practice and the best conditions for learning so they can acquire the knowledge, skills and conditions to be lifelong learners and shape the world around them. Our school adapts its teaching and learning to reflect the needs of students at any point in time. We use evidence to support our planning and the delivery of the Victorian Curriculum to ensure we targets every student at their point of need. We believe that all students can learn and have the right to equal access to quality education and a supportive environment where students can thrive.
We believe in empowering our students to take an active role in their learning and work in partnership with their teacher through the learning cycle. Students and teachers know the roles they play in a lesson and respect each other and their peers as they participate in the school¿s instructional model. We work in partnership with our families and support parents in the education of their child both at school and at home.
Our specialist program affords the students many opportunities to excel in a wide range of experiences and interests. Visual Arts, AUSLAN, Performing Arts and Physical Education provide students with a wide range of experiences. Our camp program runs from Foundation to Grade 6 and our leadership program is strongly embedded into the school, providing a wide range of leadership opportunities for Grade 6 students. We include sporting events, dancing, and other extracurricular programs to allow students to develop their area of interest. Our musical production provides students with a theatre experience, performing to a high standard and show a stage presence beyond their years.
Our ties with the local community mean that students participate in many local events and programs.
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