Digital Technology

Wedge Park Primary School is situated in West Melton and has a current student population of 880 students. We pride ourselves on being a well-organised and well-managed school that is strategic in its thinking, planning and implementation of curriculum, assessment and instruction.Literacy and Numeracy are the pillars of the Curriculum program, underpinned by evidenced based instruction, informed by current research. As a school we are focused on developing and implementing a knowledge-rich curriculum.2025 Staffing SupportsIn 2025 we are increasing the support currently offered to staff to ensure a positive and productive work environment for all staff. These supports include:5 hours of time release6 fulltime school based coachesOngoing professional development through StepLab coaching cyclesAdditional curriculum days to focus on professional development and management of workloadExternal consultant to build school capacity to manage student behaviour through School Wide Positive Behaviour approaches and practicesThe school has developed our Professional Learning Community and has recently refined and redeveloped our approach to the implementation of inquiry cycles. Staff are further developing in the use of evidence and data to inform planning for student learning. Teachers have raised expectations of student learning and continue to target the students who require additional learning support and extension.The school implements a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework (PBS) as a means to improve consistency of instruction and our management of student behaviour. Our approach incorporates a whole school acknowledgement system. Our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program is supported by the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships curriculum, Zone of Regulation and our school values.Staff Supports:As a Professional Learning Community we are focused on building the capacity of our staff in a positive and supportive environment. All of our teachers have access to in class coaching for literacy, numeracy and student wellbeing. In addition to this, teams are also supported through the planning process with instructional leaders attending weekly planning meetings, engaging in lesson planning, problem solving and providing teams with targeted professional learning as requested.Our vision for Wedge Park Primary School is:Ensure high quality teaching through professional learning, feedback, teamwork, collegiate support and communication.Respect and develop the unique and individual strengths, talents and needs of every student through fostering a positive growth mindset.Develop every student's Literacy, Numeracy and social emotional skills to enable students to be successful in a changing world.Create a positive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically and creatively to their full potential whilst demonstrating the core values of the school: Responsible, Respectful, Learners.Welcome community involvement through an open, supportive and consultative environment where contributions are valued.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.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.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 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.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.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.Wedge Park Primary will provide an incentive of one payment of $5650 (incl tax) for any successful applicant who commits to at least 2 years of teaching Digital Technology at Wedge Park Primary School.Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.VIT LANTITETo 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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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