Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1544571
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.
Merri Creek Primary School situated on the banks of the Merri Creek in Fitzroy North is an inner urban Melbourne school with an enrolment of between 430 and 450 students. In 2018 the School Council, in consultation with the school community, developed a new school vision. `As a school community, we create an environment where students thrive in every way. We support each other as we discover, learn, think, and question. Respecting ourselves and others, we all contribute to our community and the wider world.¿
The vision was designed to tie together elements of the school philosophically and educationally. It was based on many forums with different stakeholder groups in the community over a number of years where it was determined that our students currently;
Stakeholders determined that as a community what we want for our students is to be;
At Merri Creek Primary School community, we foster a community of respect through teaching and modelling the values of C.A.R.E (Creativity, Acceptance, Respect and Effort)
Students are organised in classes with Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, & Year 6 as single cohorts and one multi-age class at Year 3/4 due to enrolment numbers.
The school has a strong commitment to student wellbeing, providing a positive and supportive environment for students. A consistent whole school approach to student behaviour develops respect for others¿ rights to learn in a safe, supportive, and orderly environment.
The school has high level academic achievements in Literacy and Numeracy. The Arts are greatly valued and are visible in the highly regarded music and visual art programs. The school values creativity in all areas, acceptance of diversity and developing increasing levels of responsibility for learning directions and behaviour.
Specialist lessons in Japanese, Library, Visual Art, and Music operate school wide. Classroom teachers conduct Physical Education within the teaching program.
Extra curricula activities have included a whole school musical, rock band assemblies and School of Rock performances, lunchtime chess club, Year 5/6 market day, interschool sport, circus skills, yoga, choir, dance, chess club, sustainability activities, a swimming program and school camps.
School facilities include a combination of both ground and double storey buildings, as well as modular classrooms. The main building houses the staff and administration area, as well as classrooms and general-purpose spaces. Year levels are strategically situated near each other.
The grounds provide a variety of active and passive play areas, including a range of adventure playground equipment and general play courts.
Join a school where music is at the heart of school life
Merri Creek Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and highly organised Music Teacher to join our specialist teaching team for 2027.
Music is at the heart of our school. We believe every child should have the opportunity to create, perform and experience the joy of making music together. Our music program is designed to give students genuine ownership of their musical learning, with a strong emphasis on original composition, collaboration and performance.
All students from Foundation to Year 6 participate in a one-hour weekly specialist Music lesson in our beautiful dedicated music space. The program is centred on students working collaboratively to create original pieces of music, develop their musical ideas and perform their work for their classmates.
From Year 3, students can take their music-making further by forming their own acoustic and/or rock bands. These student-led bands rehearse in our dedicated band rooms during lunchtimes and regularly perform for the school community.
At any one time, our school has multiple student bands rehearsing and performing.
The role
The Music Teacher will be responsible for leading and developing this diverse and highly engaging music program across Foundation to Year 6. The successful applicant will bring strong musical knowledge and teaching expertise, alongside the ability to create an environment where students are encouraged to experiment, collaborate, compose and perform.
The role includes:
About you
We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about music education and excited by the opportunity to work in a school where students are genuinely active participants in the music program.
You will ideally have:
A unique music program
This is an exciting opportunity for a music teacher who wants to work in a school where music is not an add-on ¿ it is part of the fabric of school life.
Our students don't just learn about music. They make it, write it, rehearse it, perform it and share it with each other.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to build on an established and much-loved program, working with a community of students who are enthusiastic about music and keen to perform. The role requires someone who can balance high-quality specialist teaching with the considerable organisation required to coordinate a large and active student band program.
If you are a creative and energetic music educator who loves seeing students develop their own musical ideas, work together and take the stage, we would love to hear from you.