Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Gippsland - Latrobe
Reference: 1497240
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.
Traralgon South Primary School is situated in a picturesque bushland setting an approximate 10-minute drive south of Traralgon. Originally, the school predominantly served the local farming community. Today, our school is comprised of families from the Traralgon South, Callignee, Koornalla, and Balook areas, as well as a growing number from Traralgon and neighbouring towns.
At Traralgon South Primary School, our students learn in modern and spacious facilities. Our school includes 6 classrooms, a Library, an Art room, and a multi-purpose building used primarily for both our Music and Before/After School Care programs. All classrooms are fitted with contemporary IT teaching facilities, heating, and air conditioning. Externally, our school is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens which complement the surrounding natural environment. Two playground areas equipped with safe and stimulating equipment are located on site, in addition to two basketball/netball courts, a playing field and numerous grassed open spaces. Sheltered areas and courtyards equipped with tables and chairs provide further outdoor spaces for our children.
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Complementing our facilities are an adjoining community hall, oval and tennis courts, each used regularly by students for a range of activities. The Traralgon South Pre-School sits adjacent to our school, supporting and contributing to our strong transition program between the pre-school and primary school environment.
At Traralgon South Primary School, we firmly believe that for every child, their learning experience should be enjoyable, challenging, and successful. Every child is provided the opportunity to develop to their full potential in a safe, positive, and stimulating environment. This philosophy is supported by both the size of the school and the commitment from all staff to deeply understand the personalities, skills, and abilities of every child. In 2025, our school has 117 enrolled students in five classrooms (Prep/1, Grade 1/2, Grade 3, Grade 4/5, and Grade 5/6).
The learning program at Traralgon South Primary School reflects a strong commitment to the Victorian Curriculum, with an appropriate emphasis on literacy and numeracy, as well as the specialist areas of Physical Education, Auslan (Australian Sign Language), Music, and the Arts. Best practise teaching is implemented across the school through the delivery of an evidence-based instructional model, using the Explicit Direct Instruction methodology. Our learning program is further complemented with a structured synthetic phonics approach to teaching literacy (Sounds-Write), the incorporation of the VCOP (Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers, Punctuation) program into all classrooms to strengthen the learning of writing, the delivery of an integrated curriculum (MAPPEN) that enables a whole school focus on the same concept simultaneously, and The Resilience Project embedded into all grades to support student wellbeing. Additionally, high quality, special purpose programs are made available to all students, such as swimming, camps, and excursions. Finally, our curriculum supports an effective transition to secondary school, strengthened by regular interaction with other local Primary Schools through inter-school camps and sporting activities.
We are proud of the strong reputation we have built in the region as a Primary School that delivers a high-quality teaching and learning program and achieves excellent results.