Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: 1548249
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.
Warrnambool West Primary School is located in the rural city of Warrnambool. We are in an established residential setting on a hilltop, overlooking the western end of the city. We are set on spacious grounds with well established gardens. We have a current enrolment of 140 students with a staff of 20. This includes 2 Principal Class, 13 Teaching Class and 9 EFT Education Support Staff. In 2025 both the MHIPS and Disability Inclusion Initiatives have commenced. A Warrnambool City Council Kindergarten is co-located on site and opened in 2014.
Warrnambool West Primary School believes in high levels of learning for all. Our AIP has a strong focus on learning and wellbeing and using our equity funding resourcing, small class sizes and point of need teaching are a central aspect of our teaching and learning programs. We are an inclusive learning community unpinned by the values of Inclusive, Respect, Safe and be a Learner. Our values determine the way in which we, as a community interact to ensure children are supported in their learning and social emotional journey.
Warrnambool West Primary School strives for achievement through its successful PLC structure where student data is used in a timely and efficient manner to inform decision making for teaching and learning. Specialist programs are offered in STEM, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music and AUSLAN. Our school has a 1-1 classroom iPad and laptop program.
We know that all students have the capacity to learn and that students thrive when provided with learning opportunities that recognise their needs and abilities. The wellbeing of our students and staff is important. We create a positive school climate, applying the philosophies of School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) which allows us to respond positively to student¿s needs. The high calibre Wellbeing team consists of a Principal Class Wellbeing Mentor who provides support and guidance for our students, staff and families. We also have a Disability Inclusion Co-Ordinator.
The partnership between the school and the home is highly valued at Warrnambool West Primary School. Parents and carers are encouraged to be actively involved in the educational progress of your child / children. To support working families, we host an Outside School Hours Care Program operated by our School Council.