Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1518781
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.
Buninyong Primary School is a multi-campus school comprising sites at Buninyong, a semi-rural town located 15 kilometres south of Ballarat, and Scotsburn, a small rural settlement 6 kilometres further south on the Midland Highway. The original schools, established in 1873 and 1879 respectively, were successfully amalgamated in 1994. While enjoying the benefits of easy access to Ballarat and close proximity to Mt. Clear College and the University of Ballarat, Buninyong Primary School retains the unique and friendly sense of community associated with a small town. Current enrolment is 520 with 30 at Scotsburn and 490 at Buninyong.
The school maintains a strong sense of community and there is a very high level of parental support and involvement. The school is closely connected to the broader Buninyong and Scotsburn communities.
The school offers every student a comprehensive seven year sequential program in all key learning areas. There are 22 classes running at the Buninyong Campus and 2 at the Scotsburn Campus. Collaboration is a focus at our school, with each teacher working in planning teams that have common release time each week. A whole school approach to the delivery of programs is a priority and provides a seamless transition from year to year for our students. A rich curriculum includes specialist programs in Art, Music, Physical Education, Japanese & STEM.
Being a large school, we can provide students with a broad range of extra-curricular activities, including debating, leadership roles, camps, choirs, sporting competitions, concerts, fetes, Energy Breakthrough and performing arts events (eg, Victorian State School Spectacular). The school has a strong history in terms of the use of learning technologies as a means of engaging students and promoting learning. Students in grades 4-6 are part of a 1:1 iPad program and our Prep to grade 3 classes have a bank of iPads to share. We have an electronic smartboard or interactive TV in every classroom. An Outside of School Hours Program operates before and after school each day in the gym which is run by the school.
Facilities wise, we are well-equipped with most of our buildings being permanent. We have designated spaces for Music, Art, Library, PE, Japanese and STEM. We have worked hard on our playgrounds in recent years and have created play spaces that are functional, interesting and cater for a wide variety of play options. As such, our yard at break times is full of action and is enjoyed by our students. Both school sites continue to be developed with particular attention to sustainability.
We believe that all students can and will learn effectively and grow in confidence and self-esteem as they achieve success in curriculum areas, acquire decision making and problem-solving skills and learn to operate effectively as members of a team. Students are encouraged in the pursuit of excellence and everyone¿s talents and contributions are recognised and valued equally. Our school provides a supportive, flexible, caring and positive environment in which all children are treated with respect. Our high expectations of students, both academically and behaviourally, encourage them to achieve their full potential, developing skills which will enable them to adapt in a changing world and make a positive contribution to society. The school values of Respect, Responsibility and Kind guide behavioural expectations for everyone involved in our school.
Buninyong Primary School is committed to being a `Child Safe¿ school with, and expectation that, all staff commit to our Child Safe policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken for this selection process, including a Working with Children Check and police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We are also committed to meeting the needs of all students, including those with a disability, our indigenous students and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.