South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Primary School acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we are located; the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation.At South Melbourne Primary School, we aim to be an outlier in excellence for the benefit of our students, their families and ourselves.
2024 will be South Melbourne Primary School's 7th year of operation.
Setting up a new school has allowed us to select staff who are determined to implement effective, evidence-based approaches and processes.
Our values of Character, Community and Learning form the basis of everything we do.Purpose: We care for and educate children so that they are safe, happy, connected and achieving.Vision: Inspiring hearts and minds to thriveValues: Character, Community and LearningGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe core role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:Monitoring, 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 School policiesDirect teaching of groups of students and individual studentsContributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the schoolParticipating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory dutiesSupervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programsContributing to a range of co-curricular programsUndertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School PrincipalSPECIFIC CLASSROOM ROLE:Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do at South Melbourne Primary SchoolA positive disposition is necessary at all times as the base behaviour of all professionalsThe school has a large multi-cultural population so skills in English as an Additional Language pedagogy would be an advantage.Due to the nature of the school design, practice will continually be "on display" so cycles of feedback and support for peers will be inherent in the roleSelection Criteria:Please consider the nature of our educational setting when responding to these criteria, namely, our philosophy of practice, emphasis on Professional Learning Teams and our focus on data for excellence in student outcomes.Each applicant must address the below selection criteria:SC1 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.SC6 Demonstrated experience and adaptability to teach a range of specialist subjects that may include but not limited to (Music/Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education)Additional Notes:Please provide (a) Cover Letter, (b) CV and (c) KSC in a single PDF Document.Process may involve (a) teaching demonstration in front of actual class, (b) team group exercise and (c) individual interview.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed termPay: $77,248.00 – $114,591.00 per yearSchedule:8 hour shiftApplication Question(s):Do you hold a current and valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration for teaching?Do you have experience in teaching both ICT and social studies?Work Authorisation:Australia (Preferred)Work Location: In personApplication Deadline: 07/01/2025Expected Start Date: 28/01/2025#J-18808-Ljbffr