Location Profile
Purpose
Horsham Primary School is committed to providing an environment that ensures students will establish life-long learning skills and develop as confident, responsible, and resilient individuals who will make positive contributions to the global community.
The Horsham Primary School staff team is committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.
Values
The qualities we value at Horsham Primary School are:
Respect -Treat others fairly, with consideration for self, others, property and the environment.
Tolerance- Building relationships through a shared culture of cooperation and acceptance of diversity of all community members.
Excellence- Continuously striving always to achieve your personal best.
Honesty- Act in a moral and ethical way and be honest and sincere in what we say and do.
Responsibility- Taking ownership of your choices, actions and their consequences.
Environmental Context
Community and Demographics:
The school is a dual campus P-6 Primary School with a combined enrolment of approximately 439 students.
Both campuses are situated in the North Eastern area of Horsham City.
The Student Family Occupation and Education Index (SFOE) is 0.5098. At the 298 Campus the SFOE is 0.4257 and at the Rasmussen Campus it is 0.6827.
The background of students is diverse with an increasing number of students from families with a language other than English (ESL) and a significant enrolment of Koorie students across the two campuses (approximately 11%).
The school staffing profile includes: 3 Principal Class, 1 Leading Teacher, 1 Learning Specialist, 15 Classroom Level 2 teachers and 13 Classroom Level 1.
There is a high level of parental and community support, with 2 active Parents & Friends groups who are dedicated to raising additional school funds.
Educational
The school is organized into learning areas which reflect the Victorian Curriculum. A collaborative learning environment is promoted with staff regularly planning together and engaging in professional discussions.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum which includes the specialist programs Music, Physical Education, Auslan, Science & Technology and Art. There are a number of intervention programs conducted to support students learning which include STAP, Levelled Literacy, and Math Intervention Program.
A key part of the curriculum at the Prep level is the Australian Developmental Curriculum which is commonly referred to as Investigations. Maths Fluid Groups play an important role in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and this process incorporated throughout the school.
The school offers a wide range of extra curricula opportunities with 2 cultural performances being offered each year and a structured camps and excursion program.
On occasions the campuses combine for different events and this provides an opportunity to celebrate our school community. The school has two choirs (singing choir and signing choir) as well as a school band, and they are responsible for much positive publicity as they regularly perform at different community events.
Technology
Both campuses have extensive IT access. iPads are available for all students, with students in Yr. 4-6 have the option to participate in the one to one iPad program. Teachers are also provided with iPads and Apple TVs are in all classrooms to support the use of these devices.
The school uses the ICT technician as part of the DET Trained Services Support Providers (TSSPs), and employs and IT manager.
Television displays operate in all classrooms with teachers and students having wireless access to the internet and school server throughout the school. The use of Google Apps for Education is becoming important in the way staff and students collaborate and use online resources.
Environmental
Both campuses are unique to their setting with continuous maintenance and upgrades occurring throughout the years.
The 298 Campus is the larger of the two campuses with an enrolment of approximately 300 and approximately 20 general purpose classrooms. The classrooms are a combination of traditional and open plan learning environments. The multipurpose gymnasium is a fantastic facility which is regularly used for Music and Physical Education sessions but also special events. The grounds provide plenty of space for children's play with a variety of play equipment available to students.
The Rasmussen Campus has an enrolment of approximately 130 and this has grown steadily in recent years. There are 6 general purpose classroom spaces with most promoting open plan learning. In 2020 a state government funding building upgrade saw a partial demolition of `Block A' and two new classrooms and an Art room being installed. This was a greatly appreciated and much needed upgrade to the campus. The gymnasium is a terrific facility which is regularly used for a range of activities. The grounds at Rasmussen also provide plenty of space for children's play with a variety of play equipment available to students.
Future Direction
A Strategic Plan for the years 2020 - 2023 outlines the strategic intent and planning for the next four years. This plan will be developed and finalised in the first term of the year. The implementation of the Strategic Plan will be reflected in the 2022 Annual Implementation Plan.
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]
