Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1458491
Selection CriteriaSC1 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.
RoleThe classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.
ResponsibilitiesThe role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
Location ProfileEdithvale Primary School was established in 1913; and is situated in a unique area between Port Phillip Bay and the Edithvale Wetlands, 26 kms south of Melbourne. Environmentally aware, and with an academic focus, Edithvale Primary School boasts committed, experienced teachers; friendly, hard-working students and a supportive parent community.
We provide a safe and secure learning environment, encouraging children to take risks and to engage in a diverse curriculum provided by a team of teachers committed to high quality instruction. We provide a supportive, engaging, active and enjoyable environment that encourages all students and staff to achieve their personal best. Our committed staff and dedicated parent community strive to provide a learning environment that encourages and fosters creative thinking and curiosity.
High expectations are held for every student at Edithvale Primary School and students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Our review and a rigorous interrogation of our systems, processes and data helped to forge our next Strategic Plan and we are well on the way to achieving the targets set out within this plan. The focus areas for improvement in student achievement include Mathematics and Writing and empowering students through having greater agency in their learning will be a key to further academic growth.
Our fabulous workforce comprises 3 Principal Class, 32 Teachers [including part timers] and 18 Education Support Staff.
Our 2024 enrolment increased to 516 including several students enrolled as part of the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD). In 2024, students are in 24 classes; and they attended specialist classes each week in: French, Art, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Science and Robotics.
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