Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1541325
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
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.
Coburg Primary School is located in Bell Street, Coburg in the City of Moreland, 8km north of Melbourne. Established in 1853, the school is very proud of its history and its commitment to the education of the children in the Coburg Community.
Student enrolments are currently 350 and over the next five years, stronger and more predictable enrolment growth is expected. The diverse nature of our school community is valued highly and reflected in our programs. Many of our students have come from families where English is an additional language. There are still a high number of families who come from language backgrounds other than English even though Coburg is changing demographically.
The school is organised into junior (Foundation -1) and senior (2-6) areas. The junior campus is situated on the south side of Bell Street, and is a beautiful historic building, classified by the Historic Buildings Council. Our senior campus is situated on the north side of Bell Street and is a two-storey red brick building. Additional facilities include a Performing Arts area, Library, Art room and an outdoor learning area. Year levels hot spots include: Foundation to Year 2 - Curiosity, Year 3/4-Seed to Table and Clucky Kids and Year 5/6-Voices and Choices.
Coburg Primary delivers a broad and well balanced curriculum in all the learning areas, with a major emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Teachers plan together using a PLC process to focus on the individual needs of the child. Specialist and support programs include Visual and Performing Arts and Physical Education. We have a Languages Other Than English Program, AUSLAN. A successful Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) is supported by education support staff.
The school atmosphere is supportive and friendly, where a child¿s education is an enjoyable experience. Our school values are Respect, Learning, Team Work, Resilience and Honesty and underpin all relationships and behaviours across the school community. Coburg Primary School is a School Wide Positive Behaviour School.