Location Profile
Monmia is a school of high expectations and high performance where the focus is on continuous school improvement to ensure improved student outcomes. All staff members are expected to work collectively and collaboratively in professional learning communities and in flexible learning spaces. Monmia is seeking a high performing teacher who has comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum and is prepared to commit to the school's cultural diversity. As a Be You school all staff are expected to be familiar with the four components and to implement the social and emotional wellbeing program as well as uphold the school philosophy and values.
Monmia Primary School was established in 1992 to serve the educational needs of the growing suburb of Keilor Downs. The background of students reflect a cultural and socio-economic diversity including a number of children from non-English speaking backgrounds. An increasing number of students are coming from outside the traditional catchment area.
Parents/Guardians generally have high expectations of their children and of the school. The school council and parent club are both very supportive of the school, staff and programs, staff professional development and new school initiatives. Several council subcommittees operate with membership comprising councillors as well as community co-opted members.
Monmia has an extremely talented and professional staff who work collaboratively to ensure the educational and welfare needs of all students are met. The development of a core set of values and a whole school approach to behaviour management has led to a consistent and supportive environment in which students flourish. Underpinning programs at Monmia is the belief and commitment to the school's motto where every student can: ¿learn and achieve".
The school is organised into teaching professional learning communities for the primary year levels. Specialist programs operate in Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Program Benefits
This position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
The appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to 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 payments:
The 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.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via[email protected]