Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Grampians
Reference: 1499295
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
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.
Core responsibilities include:
Additional responsibilities may include but are 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.
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Classroom Teacher position - Graduate / Range 1
4 days per week / 0.8 Time Fraction
Navarre Primary School was established in 1864 and is located at the edge of the Pyrenees Ranges equidistant from the larger rural towns of St Arnaud, Stawell and Avoca which are located 30minutes drive away. The enrolments at Navarre Primary school are currently twelve students.
The school is staffed by one full-time teaching Principal, one full-time classroom teacher, 2 part time classroom teachers, a business manager who works two days each week, two educational support staff, a MARC Van teacher and a school grounds and maintenance team who work fortnightly. The configuration of classes is two composites of F-2, and 3-6.
Our school has several learning spaces, comprising of our main facility building, that houses our reception area, principal¿s office, 2 classrooms, kitchen, staff toilets and storage spaces. The F-2 class currently resides at the end of the hallway which has a wet area and carpeted space for learning. Our 3-6 classroom is in the main room which has an abundance of space for learning to occur. Outside of our main building we have a portable classroom that is used for Playgroup, our library and specialist classes.
We have a large outdoor undercover area that provides great cover for our students all year round. It has synthetic turf for games and a stage for presentations and performances. The student toilet block, garden shed, and cleaners¿ sheds occupy other parts of our school grounds. It is worth noting that we have a schoolhouse next to the school which can house school staff. Future adjustments and refurbishment are planned to create greater versatility to our learning spaces in the future
Our school grounds are surrounded in park like gardens that are well maintained by our gardeners, community and a recently rejuvenated irrigation system. We have two playgrounds an oval and other exciting works planned for our grounds. Most students that attend our school live in surrounding towns and are transported to and from school in private cars or via the newly purchased school bus.
The school delivers the Victorian Curriculum incorporating scheduled Literacy and Mathematics blocks. Our literacy program is supported by MARC (mobile library lessons) and the Pyrenees Library. We offer the following specialist subjects, Physical Education, Science, AUSLAN, Art and Music. Our school is part of the Pyrenees Cluster, with our students participating in cluster days with neighbouring schools 3 times a term along with scheduled excursions, incursions and sporting events. Navarre staff work closely with other staff the Pyrenees Cluster to complete professional learning and develop teacher capacity. Our educational priority is around consistency and a whole school approach to teaching and learning, with a teaching focus on literacy and numeracy.
Our newly developed SPARC program provides a range of educational experiences to cater for differing academic abilities, social needs, and developmental needs that require supporting and nurturing to ensure maximum development. Our main goal is to ensure that all students reach and extend their potential.
In addition to the academic programs, the students experiences are enhanced by the provision of opportunities to develop or participate in multi age groupings, investigative/inquiry based learning, tutoring program, technology skills through the integration of computer and or iPad use, swimming (survival and competition), athletics, cluster school activities and carnivals, a large number of other sporting opportunities, extensive transition activities, camps, and school performances.
Navarre Primary School encourages the involvement of the wider community in the life of the school and values the inclusiveness of the school and wider community. We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially.