Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1496435
Glen Waverley South Primary School is committed to lifelong learning by providing an inclusive, supportive and nurturing community in which diversity is valued and celebrated. Our innovative curriculum and culture of excellence creates a stimulating learning environment that engages and challenges students to achieve personal success and make positive contributions to society.
The vision of the Glen Waverley South Primary School community is underpinned by the value of RESPECT, highlighted through our focus on:
· Relationships
· Excellence
· Support
· Passion
· Engagement
· Choice
· Trust & Honesty
Glen Waverley South Primary School is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne in the City of Monash. The buildings are surrounded by spacious, well maintained grounds with an abundance of shaded areas, age appropriate playground equipment, an oval and a variety of outdoor courts catering for various sporting activities.
Glen Waverley South Primary School provides a supportive learning environment comprised of attractive classrooms, which facilitate 21st century Teaching and Learning, a state-of-the-art multipurpose facility that accommodates Physical Education, Visual Arts and the Out of School Hours program.
Our school also features two new main learning and teaching wings with a:
· Purpose-built Administration and Specialist buildings including conference rooms
· Learning Centre, housing 8 flexible learning spaces, including breakout areas, and small-group learning rooms
· Welcoming community hub
· Modern and fully equipped STEM learning space and Food Technology space
· Performing Arts space
· Spacious Library
· Connection to outdoor learning and breakout spaces
Student learning is enhanced through quality learning and teaching practices. Glen Waverley South Primary School¿s Learning Community is committed to the improvement and enhancement of student learning in order to equip students for the future. All members of the school community, students, staff and parents, are open and committed to the shared vision of ongoing learning and continuous development in the provision of best educational practice. Glen Waverley South Primary School¿s learning community model, is characterised by excellence, and lifelong, self-driven learning. We are proud of our strong community partnerships and are committed to assisting all of our students to embrace learning through a shared culture of personal growth, shared vision and team learning.
Specialist teachers provide expertise in the areas of Performing and Creative Arts, Languages (Japanese), Physical Education and Sport, and STEM. In addition to the core curricula, enrichment programs are provided by way of an Instrumental Music Program, Choir, School Musical (biennially), Excursions, Camps, Environmental club, Sports and other lunchtime clubs. The school provides high quality, registered programs for Outside School Hours Care, including Before School Care, After School Care (including Pupil-free Days) and Vacation Care.
A culture of:
· Lifelong and self-driven learning
· Commitment to personal growth, shared vision and team learning
· Assisting all students to embrace learning
· Excellence and
· Connectedness through strong community partnerships
Dedicated teachers delivering an exemplary Learning and Teaching program that facilitates:
· Achievement of academic, social, emotional and physical potential
· A stimulating learning environment where students are highly engaged and motivated
· Inclusive, innovative and challenging curriculum
· Curriculum design which caters for individual learning needs
· Engaging personalised learning experiences
· Student goal setting
· Explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills and
· Inquiry based learning
A learning environment that:
· Provides equal opportunities and values diversity
· Develops knowledge and values
· Promotes student Leadership opportunities
· Is positive, safe, supportive & cooperative
· Equips students with skills and knowledge to cope successfully in an ever-changing world through supportive programs that include a comprehensive transition program, an engaging buddy system, access to our social welfare service (Kids Hope Mentors) and a values-based wellbeing program.
Specialist teachers provide expertise in the areas of Creative Arts, LOTE (Japanese), Physical Education and Sport and STEM. In addition to the core curricula, enrichment programs are provided by way of an Instrumental Music Program, Choir, Rock Band, School Production, Excursions, Camps, Environmental club, Sports, and other clubs. The school provides high quality, registered programs for Outside School Hours Care, including Before School Care, After School Care, Curriculum/Pupil Free Days and Vacation Care.
At Glen Waverley South Primary School we are proud of our friendly and inclusive culture. Our school is enriched by a diverse and multicultural community. Glen Waverley South Primary School has a strong tradition of parent and community partnerships. An active School Council, Junior School Council and numerous volunteers represent a learning community committed to the vision of the school.
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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.