Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Barwon South West - Surf Coast
Reference: 1497200
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.
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
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
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.
`A Stimulating and Engaging Learning Environment'
Moriac Primary School has an enrolment of approximately 230 students from Grades Prep-6 with ten classrooms. We have a strong sense of community and the school is firmly entrenched with the Moriac Township and surrounding communities.
Moriac Primary School was established in 1922, built by the Moriac Progress Association on land donated by the Deppeler Family. This origin epitomizes the sense of community partnership that underpins the success of Moriac Primary School. At Moriac Primary School we value a collaborative learning approach that places the child at the centre of learning and teaching underpinned by instruction that relies on explicit strategies to support learning for all students.
Our vision of a `Stimulating and Engaging Learning Environment¿ is at the core of everything we do and this vision is underpinned by the following guiding values: Exceptional, Responsible and Respectful. Academic rigour is valued at all stages with a consistent and high quality curriculum that realises the potential of every student. We offer a specialist program that includes Visual Arts, Performing Arts, French, Science/STEM and Physical Education. We have an abundance of space for our students to grow and play on including a large oval, basketball/netball court, large playground and an undercover amphitheatre with junior basketball rings. Moriac Primary School works closely with neighbouring schools through various cluster activities which include transition sessions, athletics, cross country carnivals and various sporting activities. The cluster also provides an excellent opportunity for teachers to seek various Professional Development opportunities.
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Curriculum:
Moriac Primary School is a 'Professional Learning Community' of passionate, skilful educators whose focus is on ensuring that 'all children learn at their point of need'. We are committed in our belief that all children have the capacity to achieve success and are united in our efforts to ensure our students are given the best opportunities to learn, and achieve high quality success.
Our curriculum encompasses English (Phonics, Readers and Writers Workshop), Maths, Humanities and Respectful Relationships. Students also have the specialist subjects of Art, Physical Education, LOTE (French), Science and STEM.
Our school provides modern facilities including access to technology to support 21st century learning.
Wellbeing:
At Moriac Primary School we use School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB) as an evidenced-based framework for preventing and responding to behaviours in school. This is a whole school approach to creating an environment which encourages effective learning through the development of a positive learning environment. We teach our students how to behave appropriately and uphold the school Core Values.
We recognise that learning socially acceptable behaviours is a process which everybody moves through at a different pace. Interventions and support have a common goal of maximising inclusion and building student capacity.
Moriac Primary School has a very active body of parents who run fundraising activities through our Parents and Friends Committee. The parents at Moriac Primary School are encouraged to be actively involved in the education of their children. Parents are also involved in coaching children in a variety of sports and activities. With a focus on School-wide Positive Behaviours Moriac Primary School offers a safe and caring environment where students can experience success, with an emphasis on community spirit, respect for others and the environment, and a healthy and balanced lifestyle.