Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1547995
At Wales Street, we believe great teaching is built on high expectations, evidence-informed practice and strong relationships. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), we are committed to developing knowledgeable, curious and engaged learners who take an active role in their learning and understand their responsibility to contribute positively to the world around them.
Our approach is underpinned by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, Victorian Curriculum 2.0, the WSPS Explicit Teaching Instructional Model and the IB PYP framework. We bring these together to deliver a rigorous, engaging and connected curriculum that balances explicit instruction with inquiry, conceptual understanding and student agency.
We place a strong emphasis on explicit teaching, effective planning and assessment, consistent routines and evidence-informed practice. We value both the Science of Learning and the Art of Teaching, recognising that effective teaching combines an understanding of how students learn with knowing students well, exercising professional judgement and making purposeful, responsive decisions that respond to the needs of every learner.
Our PYP approach encourages students to ask questions, think critically, make connections across learning areas and take increasing responsibility for their learning. Teachers create purposeful opportunities for inquiry and student agency within a structured learning environment that maintains high expectations for all.
Our teachers work collaboratively and are supported to strengthen their practice through professional learning, feedback, reflection and continuous improvement.
While academic excellence is a priority, we are equally committed to educating the whole child. Through the PYP, we nurture internationally minded learners who demonstrate kindness, respect, responsibility, perseverance, and a commitment to making a positive difference.
Students participate in a rich range of specialist and curriculum programs, including Physical Education, STEM, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Italian.
Our Culture
One of the greatest strengths of Wales Street Primary School is our people and the culture we create together.
Our team is characterised by strong relationships, collegiality, collaboration, high expectations and a shared commitment to doing the very best for our students.
We believe outstanding schools are built on collective responsibility for student success. Our staff collaboratively plan curriculum, develop connected learning experiences, analyse evidence of student learning, share effective practice and engage in professional learning to continually strengthen teaching and learning within both the Victorian Curriculum and the IB PYP framework.
We value professional curiosity and continuous improvement. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their impact, seek and provide feedback, engage with evidence and contribute their expertise to our collective work. We recognise that strong PYP practice, like effective explicit teaching, relies on thoughtful planning, responsive teaching and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
We are looking for a teacher who:
Holds high expectations for every student and believes all students can learn, grow and achieve success.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and effective classroom instruction.
Is committed to explicit teaching, the Science of Learning and evidence-informed practice, while valuing the Art of Teaching and professional judgement.
Understands the principles underpinning the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 and is willing to engage with the IB PYP framework.
Values inquiry, conceptual understanding, student agency and opportunities for students to make meaningful and authentic connections across learning areas.
Creates calm, safe and inclusive learning environments through clear expectations, consistent routines and positive relationships.
Builds genuine, respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
Values collaboration contributes knowledge and expertise, and is open to learning from others.
Demonstrates professional curiosity, reflection and a commitment to ongoing growth.
Contributes positively to staff culture and embraces collective efficacy and shared responsibility for student success.
Responds thoughtfully to the diverse strengths, backgrounds and learning needs of students.
Is willing to contribute to the rich curricular, extracurricular and community life of Wales Street Primary School.
Join Wales Street in 2027
Joining Wales Street Primary School is an opportunity to become part of a high-performing, welcoming and collaborative school community with a clear educational vision and an unwavering commitment to student learning and wellbeing.
You will work alongside a dedicated team that values evidence-informed practice, professional learning, collaboration and high expectations, within our International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) setting.
If you are passionate about building strong relationships, delivering excellence in teaching and learning, and making a positive difference to every student, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your cover letter, CV and responses to the Key Selection Criteria as a single PDF document, titled with your full name.
Please also include the contact details of three referees, preferably including both phone numbers and email addresses.
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 VTLM 2.0, Explicit Teaching instructional practices, 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 Wales Street Primary and Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
SC6 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Child Safe Standards and reflecting upon students social and emotional needs to maximise student engagement.
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
Joining Wales Street Primary School is an opportunity to become part of a high-performing, welcoming and collaborative school community with a clear educational vision and an unwavering commitment to student learning and wellbeing.
You will work alongside a dedicated team that values evidence-informed practice, professional learning, collaboration and high expectations, within our International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) setting.
If you are passionate about building strong relationships, delivering excellence in teaching and learning, and making a positive difference to every student, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your cover letter, CV and responses to the Key Selection Criteria as a single PDF document, titled with your full name.
Please also include the contact details of three referees, preferably including both phone numbers and email addresses.
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.