Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1489580
SC1 Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain 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 high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
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:
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.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
Ardeer Primary School is a small metropolitan primary school with an enrolment number of approximately 140 students. The school was established in 1961 and is located in the heart of the small community of Ardeer. Set on a large suburban block with grassed open spaces, a large inclusive playground, school oval, Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA), basketball courts, onsite kindergarten, synthetic racetrack, and attractive gardens.
Given our relatively small student population, we offer a highly personalised learning experience for our students. We pride ourselves on being a caring and supportive school that knows and caters to the needs of our school community and students extremely well.
Ardeer Primary School remains focused to the three big ideas of a Professional Learning Community:
¿A focus on improving learning outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy - our fundamental purpose is to ensure that all students learn at high levels.
¿The development and nurturing of a collaborative culture - we work collaboratively to meet the needs of staff, students and our community.
¿ Results Orientation - we use student data and results to know if students are learning and respond to their needs.
¿The implementation of consistent practices focused on empowering learners who are actively engaged in and connected to their learning.
We are unrelenting in our pursuit of excellence in all endeavours, setting high aspirational goals for our staff, students, and community alike. We pride ourselves on maintaining an environment that is safe, orderly and one in which high levels of student engagement and effective learning ensue..
Students are supported to become active, independent learners provided with the skills to thrive both within an individual and collaborative learning environment. We ensure our students develop increasing responsibility for their learning as they progress throughout their years at school. Frequent opportunities are provided to promote student voice, agency, and leadership both within and outside of the classrooms, including our Student Voice Team.
We have a committed staff and pride ourselves on the wonderful school climate we create, in which all students thrive. Students always remain at the centre of our daily work. We maintain a strong focus on ensuring the delivery of the highest academic and wellbeing outcomes for every student, every day. We have a clear focus on creating a supportive and inclusive school environment that celebrates the rich diversity of our school community.
We value the importance of frequent collaborative opportunities to build staff capacity. All staff members at Ardeer Primary School actively work to develop their professional capacity to provide the best outcomes for our students. We have developed a consistent and coherent whole school approach to the teaching of Literacy and Mathematics. Staff are committed to continually developing their practice and this is achieved through the support of our internal instructional leaders and external coaches.
The school has a strong commitment to providing a curriculum that is both supportive of the needs of individual students and one that challenges students to achieve their best. The school is committed to strengthening student achievement across all curriculum areas with a major focus on the curriculum areas of English and Mathematics. We also provide varied learning opportunities that cater to the whole learner. The school offers specialist programs in PE, Library, Music, Art and AUSLAN.
We recruit for culture and seek to employ staff who are:
-Committed to ongoing professional development
-Reflective
-Collaborative
We thank you for your interest in our school and very much value the skills and experiences that you would bring to this role.
You are encouraged to tour the school before applying; please email [email protected] with your contact details. If you are unable to make a scheduled tour please still submit an application.
Please include the name, email address and phone number of at least 3 relevant referees who will need to complete a reference for you.
The hours of attendance for this role are Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 3:30PM).