Location Profile
Moonee Ponds Primary School is a learning community focussed on working collaboratively to ensure that our students thrive in their learning and wellbeing. Established in 1919 and located 7 kilometres for the Melbourne City Centre our school is situated alongside Moonee Ponds Creek. Our school is caring and inclusive with an engaged parent community who support our school and work in partnership with our staff.
At Moonee Ponds Primary School, our mission is to create and sustain a world class inclusive and collaborative learning community that provides the highest quality education; where teacher and student potential is maximised and where all students are empowered to become active, inspired and courageous citizens.Our students, staff and families learn with our school values of Care, Collaboration, Respect and Optimism. We believe that all students can achieve high levels of academic achievement and learning growth.
The school is committed to improving teaching and learning through an embedded culture of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Our staff work together with collective responsibility for developing high-quality differentiated curriculum and instruction, responding effectively to assessment data and feedback with a focus on the learning and wellbeing needs of all students.
The school is currently organised by the following year levels: Foundation, Yr 1/2, Yr 3/4 and Yr 5/6. Our staffing profile consists of a Principal, Assistant Principal, a Learning Specialist, sixteen teachers, one Tutor, a Business Manager, an Administration Officer and four Integration Aides. Specialist areas for 2025 include the Arts (Visual and Performing), Physical Education, LOTE Italian and STEM.
At Moonee Ponds Primary School we have a passionate, highly skilled and dedicated staff. We are committed to the ongoing support and development of our teachers through professional learning offered in curriculum, instruction and leadership. We offer an extensive induction program and support for all new staff.
We recruit for culture at MPPS and are looking for student-focussed staff that are optimistic, reflective and collaborative learners. The skills and knowledge you bring to this environment will be valued. You will be part of a dynamic and rewarding learning environment.
For further information please visit our website at: www.mpp.vic.edu.au. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss the position with the Principal, Matthew Bott on 0409 213 772 ([email protected] ) before the position closes.
This is one of three classroom teacher positions currently advertised. If you apply for one we strongly encourage you to apply for the remaining two positions.
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]
