Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura
Reference: 1511593
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.
Vision
The Lake Primary School is based in Cabarita (near Mildura) and strives to provide an educational environment that fosters academic growth, experiences to promote positive relationships and a physical environment that optimises social play and pride in learning. Our school motto- `Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts¿ is the foundation of all classroom practice, ensuring your child will strive to achieve their personal best.
Values
We foster and role model the life skills of good wellbeing and school connectedness through our values of Respect, Learning, Success, Resilience and Tolerance. Programs to support this include `Respectful Relationships¿, the RAGE program (Renavigating Angry & Guilty Emotions), Social Groups, support from our Mental Health in Primary School (MHiPS) Co-ordinator and student & family access to our Welling Co-ordinator.
Context
The Lake Primary School was established in 1908. The school is situated in a rural setting, adjacent to Lake Hawthorn, 8 kilometres west of Mildura on the Calder Highway. The school proudly celebrated its 110th birthday milestone on July 16th 2018.
Our moral purpose at The Lake Primary School is to provide an engaging and enriched curriculum which ensures each student receives learning opportunities through differentiation, regular tracking of their progress and individual strategies for academic growth. The diverse and comprehensive curriculum promotes and insists on high expectations across all grade levels.
Many opportunities for leadership skills are offered school-wide for students with access to a variety of school-based programs and additional programs offered by our local community.
Parent involvement at our school is encouraged and welcomed, such as school lunches, Book Club, School Council, camps & excursions, sporting events and assisting with student reading just to name a few. We would certainly appreciate your time and participation for any of these activities/events or maybe you have a talent or skill to share with students!
Specialist programs are conducted in Physical Education and STEAM. The school also provides both a comprehensive Literacy and Numeracy Intervention program. The current focus is upon fully aligning with FISO 2.0 to collectively build the capacity of the school to deliver more effective teaching, improved learning, and improved schooling outcomes. In-school Literacy and Numeracy Coaching programs assist teachers with planning, curriculum development and assessment practices.
The school maintains an informative online website through the Compass communication tool, Facebook site and most recently, an Instagram site. Our weekly newsletter and term calendars are also available on Compass and our Webpage for our families.
The school¿s spacious rural surroundings, well maintained buildings, excellent resources, and quality programs are a reflection of the highly skilled staff at The Lake PS. The Lake Primary School currently has 267 students.
2024 Goals:
To improve learning outcomes for all students:
Learning ¿ to improve students numeracy outcomes by increasing teacher¿s understanding of, and practices relating to mathematical proficiencies.
Wellbeing ¿ to improve student engagement in their learning through increased student voice and agency and overall attendance.
To maximise the resilience and confidence of all students:
To commence a partnership with Real Schools to comprehensively embed Restorative Practices as the explicit underpinning of our school culture.