Graduate Teacher Program

Bairnsdale West Primary School is a vibrant school community with a staff committed to meeting the needs of all students. The school continues to provide a wide range of programs in the areas of consolidation, intervention and extension. The staff at Bairnsdale West are committed to the school motto of 'a caring, learning, community' and the Beliefs and Values of our staff are listed below.
Beliefs and ValuesThe following beliefs and values are based on the commitment that students will be the primary consideration in all decision making.
RespectRecognising and valuing the opinions of othersRecognising and valuing the diverse talents and abilities of all individualsAcknowledging the effort and achievements of othersEncouraging a positive presentation and image of the schoolBeing truthful to ourselves and othersReflecting on our own values and opinions regularlyTaking personal responsibility for words and actionsGiving and accepting honest feedback to assist developmentEncouraging and providing opportunities for all to participate in the school communityRecognising and utilising everybody's abilities and contributionsSupporting minorities by making decisions empatheticallyUnderstanding where others 'come from' so there is less judgementEffective CommunicationCommunicating is the responsibility of everyoneSpeaking to relevant peopleListening to direct and indirect messagesStrategically applying the timing and the delivery of interactionsEnjoyment and HumourHaving the ability to laugh at yourselfHaving the ability to laugh with others respectfullyHaving funDeveloping an approach to education that values humourTeamwork and Co-operationWorking together to achieve common goalsRecognising and valuing the abilities and contributions of team membersAccepting and supporting group decisionsSelection Criteria - GraduatesSC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum and the capacity to effectively teach literacy and numeracy skills in a class setting.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to use a variety of teaching strategies to support the learning of all students within a class setting.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students, parents, and peers.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity and commitment to work effectively as a member of a team to achieve shared goals.
SC6 Demonstrated understanding of the importance of values in education and an awareness and appreciation of the Staff 'Beliefs and Values' at Bairnsdale West Primary School.
Program Benefits - GraduatesThis position may attract an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment. Role - GraduatesThe 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.
Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.
Responsibilities - GraduatesCore responsibilities include:
Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of studyTeaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year levelMonitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areasImplementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomesMaintaining records of class attendance and recording student progressImplementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolioAdditional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programsContributing to a range of co-curricular programsWho May Apply - GraduatesTo be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:
Have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, andNot be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence.Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Information on the department values is available at:
All 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.
Eligibility for Incentive PaymentsThe successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school.The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy.The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence.To 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. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
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