Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Hume - Wodonga
Reference: 1498475
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.
SC6 Demonstrated experience or willingness to implement a high quality, inclusive physical education program.
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
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.
Kerribana Primary School will be a supported inclusion school. It will open for day one of Term 1 in 2026 with a predicated first year enrolment of approximately 300 students, and have places for up to a total of 525 students. This will include 50 students with disabilities.
Supported Inclusion Schools are government primary and secondary schools that support more students with a disability than typical schools. They have facilities that provide extra support for students with a disability. This means that all students have better access to learning and play areas.
Supported inclusion schools prioritise the learning and support needs of all students, including students who are eligible to attend a specialist school. Resources, including equipment and technology and the physical environment, are carefully considered.
Specialised facilities in these schools may include sensory areas, accessible play spaces and wider corridors. They may also include spaces with improved acoustics and lighting.
When open for Term 1 2026, the school will include:
2 double-storey pavilions with:
We are proud to be known as Kerribana Primary School. Guidance from local Elders has informed decisions about Indigenous aspects of the school. We are committed to Reconciliation through a documented, living Reconciliation Action Plan.
Kerribana Primary School will welcome students from the local Kerribana area, which is an active growth corridor for families. We will value and champion every student and their unique strengths and abilities. The Vision of Kerribana PS will underpin this, being `Celebrating Everyone¿s Best¿.
The acronym BEST further unpacks the actions of our Values:
A core component of Kerribana PS will be our commitment to Inclusion, through the SHARE Principles.
S: Student-centred:
Inclusive education involves students, in collaboration with their peers and/or carers, in decision-making processes as respected partners in education.
H: Human rights focused:
Inclusive education is supported by and is the realisation of a human rights based approach to education. International human rights principles and Victoria¿s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 provide a framework for every Victorian to be treated with dignity and respect and to enjoy their human rights without discrimination.
A: Acknowledges strengths:
Inclusive education recognises that each child and young person is unique. It focuses on a strengths-based, personalised approach to education that celebrates and welcomes difference to maximize learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes.
R: Respects legal obligations:
Inclusive education enables schools to uphold legal obligations to make reasonable adjustments for all students with disability. Reasonable adjustments assist all students to participate in education on the same basis as their peers without a disability.
E: Evidence-based:
Inclusive education uses contemporary evidence-based practices known to be effective in responding to individual student needs and improving student outcomes.