Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1520396
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.
Meredith Primary School is a small country school located on the Midland Highway halfway between Geelong and Ballarat. At Meredith Primary School, we strive to live up to our motto of "Achieving Together" by creating an environment that is supportive and safe for our students and families. Our 4 school values of Respect, Resilience, Pride and Excellence drive the expectations within the school and our school community. All children are valued and are given a range of experiences that will empower them to become lifelong learners. We are a rural school located on the Midland Hwy, midway between Geelong and Ballarat. At the time of the census, the school enrolment in 2025 was 76 students divided into 4 home groups, Foundation/1 class, Year 1/2 class, Year 3/4 class and a Year 5/6 class. There were 4 full-time teaching staff, 4 part-time teaching staff, a Wellbeing/Inclusion Leader, a Student Wellbeing Officer, 5 integration staff and a business manager. Meredith Primary School maintains its commitment to a two-hour daily Literacy block and a one-hour daily Math's block consistently across Foundation to Year 6. These three hours is to ensure that we, as a whole school, maintain our focus on improving Literacy and Numeracy outcomes for all students. The students have access to a wide range of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) including iPads (F-2) and Netbook computers (3-6) and use these devices for a clear learning purpose. The school runs a variety of extra-curricula activities, including an intensive swimming program in Term 4 and a variety of other excursions throughout the year. Meredith Primary School is a School Wide Positive Behaviour School. We understand that our students are a collective responsibility within our school. We aim to embed positive approaches to build relationships. We teach the behaviours and social skills that lead to success at school and in life. Our values and expectations have been chosen as guiding principles for academic expectations as well as learning spaces, online, playground and within our community. Meredith Primary School has the Mobile Area Resource Centre (MARC) attend the school to provide the students with access to a broader range of texts and educational resources. We are a part of the Moorabool Valley Association of Schools. Our students attend camping programs from Grade 3-Grade 6 with Shelford, Lethbridge and Anakie Primary Schools. Our school captains attend a leadership camp at Beloka Kelpie Stud Farm with school captains from Lal Lal and Cape Clear Primary Schools. Our camping program is preceded by a Grade 2 sleep over at school and a `Big Day¿ for our Grade 1¿s. As part of our association with the Flinders District Athletics our Grade 3-6 students participate in an athletics carnival with students from Anakie, Geelong Baptist, Lethbridge, Little River, Shelford, Teesdale and Inverleigh Primary Schools. Our students also participate in Cross Country and a Winter Sports program with these same schools. The school also offers an Out of School Hours Care Program for families, both before and After School Care, and also selected days during school holidays. Current physical facilities include a blend of new classrooms; mod-five classrooms, and Administration complement an original Bluestone Building. The materials and colours are in sympathy with the rural setting and the overall creation is unique. Our school grounds include a Yarning Circle, which is significantly important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as they use this for learning, sharing, building respectful and caring relationships, passing on cultural knowledge through narrative and coming together as a community. Community involvement in the school is strongly encouraged and valued as an important component of the school and its improvement. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in school activities where appropriate and to become partners with teachers in developing positive educational outcomes for the children.