Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Gippsland - Wellington
Reference: 1527262
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.
SCHOOL PROFILE
The Cobains Primary School¿s vision for its students is for them to achieve academic success within a stimulating environment whilst cultivating the values of `Respect¿, `Accept¿ and `Try Your Best¿. We pride ourself on delivering quality education opportunities to all students in an engaging and challenging environment.
Our school motto `Aiming High¿ encapsulates our desires and we are continually striving for excellence. Cobains Primary wants all students to feel valued and to become integral members of society.
The school was established in 1928 and has a proud tradition. Most of the surrounding area is farmland and the major employment in the area is farming and service to small-business ventures. The school is on a spacious two hectares of grassland with excellent facilities.
Cobains Primary School has three classes, F/1, 2/3/4 and 4/5/6. Our buildings comprise of a main building, which houses the office, staffroom and staff and student toilets, as well as a meeting room and a large open plan learning area, including stage and deck areas. We also have a well-equipped and modern art/science room and a portable building which houses a third classroom and library/ classroom. The school grounds include a bus shelter, a variety of playground equipment and a sensory garden with dry creek bed and boats built in, enlarged sandpit and a large mud kitchen. Last year we also added a new outdoor learning and performance space at the end of the main building, as well as an inclusive playground space with basket swing and rope climbing pyramid.
The school provides a welcoming and caring environment which appeals to many families, and the programs have good parent support and involvement. Cobains Primary School is a small school of 46 students, located seven kilometres northeast of the Gippsland City of Sale. The school is near the RAAF Base at Sale, from where it takes its logo and motto. The RAAF Roulette aerial displays are a regular exciting feature overhead. Students from the surrounding areas of Airly, Clydebank, Cobains, Maffra, Stratford and Sale make up the enrolment at the school. The majority of our students travel to and from school by private vehicle, whilst some travel on the school buses provided, including bus to and from Outside Hours School Care.
Staffing at the school consists of 6 Teachers including the Principal, three Classroom Teachers, and part-time specialists in Art, Music, Science/STEAM and PE. Weekly MARC Van visits are an important addition to curriculum, with sessions aimed at building a love of reading. The school has a 0.4 ES administrative position and the equivalent of eight Integration Aides. The school regularly combines with other local rural schools to access additional educational experiences such as sports, swimming, camps and cultural experiences. We also offer a comprehensive transition program for our prep and grade six students, as well as other new students enrolling at our school.