Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1492250
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.
The 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.
Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.
Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.
At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Teachers 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.
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]
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Wangala Primary School is a small school nestled in the suburb of Belmont, approximately three kilometres from the centre of Geelong. In 2025 the school has had an enrolment of just over 100 students consisting of two P/1, 1/2, 2/3, and a 4-6. Moving into 2026, the school will grow to six classes. The school moved onto new grounds located on Kidman Avenue at the beginning of 2021, taking possession of two new buildings located on the previous Oberon High School oval, offering state of the art facilities and ample room to grow our community. The existing Oberon High School gymnasium was refurbished with the school taking possession of this in 2022, and an additional modular building was recently added. With abundant grounds, the students have space to move and play, with playgrounds, a sandpit, gaga pit, and sensory stations around a walking path around our soccer field and football oval. In 2025 the staffing profile of Wangala Primary School includes the Principal, a part-time Learning Specialist, five full time equivalent (FTE) teachers, multiple part time Education Support (ES) staff, a part-time Business Manager and a part-time Office Manager. The school also has a Wellbeing Officer who works part time. Art, Music, STEAM and PE are offered across the year with specialist teachers, and an Inclusion and Wellbeing Teacher is employed in a part-time capacity. The chosen language at Wangala Primary School is AUSLAN with students and staff learning alongside each other. In 2025 Wangala Primary School also hosts students from the newly established Geelong English Language School (interim name), who have opened their doors adjacent to our school site. Students from GELS utilise the facilities of Wangala Primary School, including sharing recess and lunch time breaks.
Wangala Primary School¿s vision is underpinned by its values, being caring, respectful, community minded, and future focused. We value the extension of each student¿s individual potential by encouraging, recognising, and rewarding effort and achievement. We provide educational programs that support the development of the whole child ¿ social, emotional, developmental and academic needs. We encourage students to achieve their personal best and to become respectful, responsible and safe citizens within society. Our values have been embedded in student learning and form the basis for our school curriculum and culture. School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports are implemented and all staff are Berry Street Education Model, trauma informed trained, to best help our students thrive. Our students have the opportunity to participate in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program offering the chance to engage in unique real-life literacy and numeracy experiences, while fostering a pleasurable food experience.
Staff at Wangala Primary School are committed to working in a team to best achieve improved student and teacher learning. We work in a `Professional Learning Community¿ (PLC) to improve our teaching and learning programs, in a whole school approach.
The school delivers evidence based teaching and learning programs, and is committed to ensuring all students achieve. We value student learning and strive to ensure students have meaningful goals, targeted teaching and learning programs that recognise individual student needs. Our students are provided with opportunities to grow as sustainable citizens, and with a new site, have developed a vegetable garden and sustainable practices, capitalising on student voice opportunities.
Wangala Primary School is proud of its local Wadawurrung name, meaning to `make right¿ or `make good¿, and strive to achieve graduates who are the best versions of themselves. Indigenous culture and perspectives are spread through all that we do at Wangala Primary School including in the naming of our buildings, and our established house system.