Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1458424
Job posted: 11/12/2024
Closes: 31/12/2024
Classification: Classroom Teacher
Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Location ProfileAitken Hill Primary School neighbours rapidly growing residential areas in the suburb of Craigieburn. The school will work in partnership with the community to provide authentic learning opportunities and best academic outcomes for all students.
Aitken Hill Primary School opened in 2019, with a current enrolment of 834 in 2024. The school presents as an innovative and contemporary institution. The curriculum, approach to pedagogy, and culture align with the design of the school buildings.
At Aitken Hill Primary School, architectural form and educational ethos emphasize creativity, collaboration, innovation, wellbeing, and community engagement.
The Learning Communities are designed to allow for flexible learning spaces incorporating various educational modes. Each Learning Community building houses 8 groups of 25 students with a key focus on flexible spaces.
Focus on Teaching and LearningThe quality of classroom teaching at Aitken Hill PS will be a significant indicator of the school's effectiveness. Effective teachers know how students learn and build on the knowledge their students bring with them. Purposeful teaching will ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in a classroom environment that has clear learning objectives, challenging learning goals, and ongoing monitoring and feedback.
Curriculum links include:
Science: wet and messy activities (freezing, melting), basic physics (dropping objects)Art: painting, drawing, sculptingAll learning areas: model-making, experiment, and investigation.High Expectations for All LearnersAitken Hill PS has high expectations for all members of the school community. Teachers and students will be challenged to take advantage of all opportunities to learn and to persist when confronted with situations requiring new learning. An explicit focus on effort rather than ability underpins learning interactions.
AccountabilityThe school is establishing a rigorous system of accountability through which school, teacher, and student performance can be monitored and evaluated. The school will use performance data to identify, support, and monitor all students and plan professional learning activities for staff.
Learning CommunitiesAitken Hill is aspiring to become a learning community that shares a common vision and goals, where all members work collaboratively to enhance the teaching and learning environment. The learning community fosters openness, dialogue, inquiry, risk-taking, and trust.
Stimulating and Secure Learning EnvironmentAitken Hill PS understands that the nature and quality of the environment significantly impact learning. Effective schools are stimulating places for those learning, working, and visiting.
Staff ResponsibilitiesStaff will be expected to contribute to:
Creating a professional learning communityDeveloping a shared practice for continual improvementDeveloping a pedagogy and curriculum reflective of 21st-century learningCommunity engagement and involvement in the life of the schoolSelection CriteriaSC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate literacy and numeracy skills.
SC2: Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high-impact teaching strategies.
SC3: Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
SC5: Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
RoleThe classroom teacher's primary focus is on planning, preparation, and teaching to achieve specific student outcomes. Classroom teachers may undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties.
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 curriculum programs;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings and staff meetings;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 CommitmentThe Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all. 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 actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students.
VIT LANTITETo be eligible for employment, a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching and must have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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