Graduate Teacher Program

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 09/12/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1453552
Selection Criteria - Graduates
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to 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 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 and parents.
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 behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
Program Benefits - Graduates
This 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 - Graduates
The 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-curricular activities.
Responsibilities - Graduates
Core responsibilities include:

Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study
Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level
Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas
Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress
Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs
Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs

Who May Apply - Graduates
To 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, and
not 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.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian 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.
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.
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.
Location Profile
Craigieburn Primary School is located on Grand Boulevard in the north of Craigieburn.
In 2024, our students are catered for across 26 classes, and we have 547 students. Our classes range from Foundation to Year 6 and composite Year 1 & 2 classes. Our school community population is culturally diverse with a Student Family Occupation (SFO) of 0.55.
Our Staff consist of Principal, 2 x Assistant Principals, 3 x Leading Teachers, 5 x Learning Specialists, 26 x Classroom teachers, 4 x Specialists Subjects and 29 x Education Support staff.
Craigieburn Primary School is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and members of our community. Our school values Responsibility, Kindness & Resilience underpin all levels of operation throughout the school, and they are actively promoted through learning and student wellbeing.
We recognise the importance of performance and development, including balancing the needs of the individual and the school¿s goals. Time is allocated for Professional Learning Teams to meet weekly. Underpinning this structure is building a culture of collaboration and collective responsibility for teaching and learning programs.
Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school and parents and carers to support student learning, engagement, and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students, enabling individuals to develop their potential as lifelong learners and active members of the community in a changing world.
School Vision
For all children to reach their full potential and become effective members of society.
Strategic Plan Goals
At Craigieburn Primary School we are looking for staff with the following characteristics:

High levels of energy, enthusiasm and passion;
Capacity to self-manage and self-regulate;
Have high expectations of themselves and others;
Demonstrate and model resilience and optimism;
Flexible, creative and approachable;
A commitment to ongoing learning and development;
An ability and commitment to working in a collaborative team.

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