Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1495827
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:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
We are seeking a teacher with a love of learning and teaching to join our school team.
Yarraville West Primary School is a large primary school in the quiet residential suburb of Yarraville, about 8km from the Melbourne CBD. YWPS has served the schooling needs of the community for 138 years. The current school buildings were opened in 1985, and as the school has grown, additional classrooms have been added. Our grounds include adventure play spaces for junior, middle, and senior students, shady verandahs for creative play and relaxing, a wooden maze, and sensory garden. The Yarraville Oval is adjacent to the school and provides a beautiful open space for learning, sports and play.
Our school vision is to develop a positive, courageous and reflective learning culture, that connects students, families and staff proudly to our community. Four core values guide community life, teaching, and learning at Yarraville West Primary School: Respect, Resilience, Creativity and Integrity. These values are reflected in all aspects of school life and contribute to a sense of common purpose within the school community.
Yarraville West Primary School has an enrolment cap of 900 students. Enrolments have risen over the past decade; however, we are now encountering a greater stabilisation of our student enrolments. In 2026, our student enrolment is 650 with almost all students and families living within our designated neighbourhood zone.
Our Student Family Occupation and Education Index (SFOE) is low, reflecting the higher levels of education parents have, and the types of occupations they are engaged in.
Yarraville West Primary School is a high performing school in student learning. We place significant emphasis on academic outcomes. Our academic achievements are consistently above state benchmarks in English and Mathematics. We are extremely proud of our reputation for providing a comprehensive and challenging curriculum, academic excellence, and proactive social and emotional guidance and support.
Yarraville West Primary School is committed to improving the outcomes of all students. This is achieved through the provision of a challenging academic program, based on the Victorian Curriculum and underpinned by evidence-based teaching methods. Our strong academic focus is supported by a number of extra-curricular activities and programs that provide a well-rounded education. Programs provided include Physical Education, Visual Arts, Drama, Italian, STEM, Digital Technology, Library, Learning Intervention, and the Victorian High Ability Program.
We are committed to embedding Department of Education initiatives, such as the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes 2.0, and High Impact Teaching Strategies into our everyday teaching and learning. Embedding these models underpin our focus and determination to improve teacher practice and in turn provide vital and successful learning opportunities for all our students. Teaching staff are highly focused, undertaking ongoing professional development to implement best practice. This leads to achieving improved outcomes for our students through agreed Literacy and Numeracy instructional teaching models, shared curriculum planning, coaching, and Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Staff work collaboratively in their teams to document a challenging and differentiated curriculum.
The staffing profile of Yarraville West Primary School is 54 fulltime staff, including one principal, two assistant principals, three learning specialists, one leading teacher, 38 teachers, and eleven education support staff.
The School Improvement Team, consisting of the Principal class officers, Leading Teacher, (Disability Inclusion), Learning Specialists, (Literacy; Numeracy; Student Engagement and Wellbeing), and Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, oversees the implementation of the school¿s annual improvement goals. Our Learning Specialists and Principal class officers support our PLC Leaders to lead their PLCs in providing a rich and comprehensive curriculum.
All teachers work together in professional learning communities to analyse student learning and wellbeing data. Teachers use this information to better understand the learning needs of our students to collaboratively plan, teach and evaluate student learning progress. Time is prioritised weekly for teachers to collaborate for planning, moderation of assessment data, and preparing lessons.
The Consultation Committee is representative of all staff and is engaged in improving our workplace and ensuring our staff have opportunities to provide feedback on implementing the Victorian Government Schools Agreement.
Teachers new to the profession are supported through the Career Start initiative. Additional time release from teaching duties enables these teachers to meet weekly with their mentor teacher, who provides professional support and guidance on all aspects of the first-year teacher¿s role. Mentor teachers are also in place to support teachers to gain full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
We encourage the school¿s wider community to be actively involved in school life, formally and informally. Our School Council and the sub-committees of Finance, Events, Community, and Buildings and Grounds, are the formal means of parent engagement, where we work together to ensure good governance and parent input into aspects of school improvement. Informally, parents and carers volunteer to support improved student learning and wellbeing outcomes, eg participating in excursions and camps and helping in classrooms and the library. We welcome parents and carers into the school daily and invite parents, carers and extended family members to join us in organised events, such as classroom expos, the school open afternoon, the Celebration of the Arts Week, and the February Welcome Picnic.
For more information contact the Principal Karen Rush on 9314 7714.