Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 1500261
SC1 Explain how you plan and deliver an engaging art program across a range of ages and abilities.
SC2 How do you make sure students are actively involved in their art learning and have opportunities to share their ideas and creativity?
SC3 Describe how you build relationships and manage behaviour in a calm, positive way ¿ particularly with students who find regulation or focus challenging.
SC4 What approaches do you use to celebrate and share student artwork with families and the wider community?
SC5 Describe how you would approach teaching a Literacy or Numeracy session where the lesson plan and materials are already provided. How would you make sure students stay engaged and learning stays on track?
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.
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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Thorpdale Primary School is a small rural school set in the heart of the Thorpdale farming district, surrounded by rolling hills and rich volcanic soil. The township is known for its strong sense of community and its famous potatoes, with a proud history of local festivals and family traditions.
We have an enrolment of around 45 students across three multi-age classrooms. Our small size allows us to know every student well and to provide a strong sense of belonging and care. The school community is close-knit, positive, and welcoming. Families are actively involved in school events, working bees, and celebrations throughout the year.
Our programs focus on high-quality teaching and learning through structured, evidence-based approaches. Literacy and numeracy are taught using Sounds Write, The Writing Revolution, Spelling Mastery, and Prime Maths. We also place a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, guided by our values of Community, Kindness, and Resilience and programs such as Respectful Relationships, The Resilience Project, and our own Ready to Learn framework.
Thorpdale Primary offers staff the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative, caring team where everyone plays an important role. Being part of a small school means having a real impact and forming genuine relationships with students, staff, and families.
The school is located about 15 minutes from Mirboo North and Trafalgar, and roughly 25 minutes from Moe and Leongatha ¿ a scenic drive through some of Gippsland¿s most beautiful countryside.
This role focuses on leading art across the school, teaching students from Foundation through to Grade 6. The position involves developing engaging art lessons that align with the Victorian Curriculum while capturing the spirit of our school and the interests of our students.
At Thorpdale Primary, art is something we all genuinely enjoy, it¿s part of what gives our school its colour and character. The Visual Arts teacher will have the opportunity to design hands-on, purposeful art projects that connect to what students enjoy.
The role also includes 1 hour per week where the teacher will run a literacy or numeracy activity (organised by another staff member).