Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1481016
Proudly nestled in the heart of Melbourne¿s western suburbs, Melton Primary School has been a cornerstone of education since 1870. With a rich heritage and a legacy that spans generations, our school stands as a testament to excellence and tradition. The historic bluestone building, an architectural gem in the rare Victorian Primitive Gothic style, is one of only seven of its kind in the state¿an enduring symbol of our proud past. First opening its doors on May 17, 1858, Melton Primary School has continually evolved to meet the needs of our thriving community. Today, we celebrate our role as a vibrant and dynamic learning hub, dedicated to delivering exceptional education to the ever-growing Melton Shire. Melton Primary School proudly welcomed 513 students this year.
Melton Primary School's current vision is that it strives for our students to become active and independent learners by:
¿ Encouraging students to become lifelong learners who value themselves, others and learning.
¿ Promoting a social responsibility, resilience, perseverance and independence.
¿ Providing a nurturing and challenging environment that promotes an enthusiasm for learning and prepares individuals to become reflective and valued members of society.
In order to deliver this core purpose our school will:
¿ Demonstrate exemplary teaching and learning with innovative practices
¿ Build strong partnerships between school, home and the wider community
¿ Respect and embrace the diversity within our community
¿ Recognise and celebrate effort and achievement
¿ Promote a safe and caring environment.
Our school values are our School Agreed Behaviours and all that they encompass which are:
¿ We are active learners
¿ We respect others
¿ We are safe
¿ We are supportive
Over the past five years, student enrolments have gradually decreased, primarily due to adjustments in school boundaries following the opening of new Government Schools. Despite these changes, Melton Primary School continues to hold a strong and positive reputation within the local community. Each year, a select number of enrolments are approved for families residing outside the school boundary who wish to join our thriving learning environment.
At Melton Primary School, we are proud of our ongoing commitment to improving student outcomes through engaging and high-quality learning experiences delivered by our dedicated staff. We teach the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, embracing a hands-on and dynamic approach to learning.
The students of MPS have the benefit of up to date facilities including:-
- A networked ICT system that extends throughout the entire school complex. All of our classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards or televisions installed. An i-Pad program provides support for teaching and learning programs.
- An indoor swimming complex which has a 6 lane 25 metre pool, toddler pool, change rooms and administration area. Our students are involved in two terms of swimming instruction as well as incidental pool based activities throughout the school year.
- A modern Multi-purpose hall incorporating a gymnasium, before and after school care centre, well-equipped canteen, handicapped toilet facilities, storage areas and offices. The hall is available for hire by community groups.
- A free standing Visual Arts room with facilities and equipment to provide a broad range of activities.
- A competition grade, fully lit tennis court with seating and shade sails provided in the surrounding area. This facility is also leased on a regular basis by a professional tennis coach who provides lessons to interested students in our community.
- Our BER building has 4 learning spaces one being utilised as a Science room, a meeting room, a small staffroom and toilet facilities.
- Large grounds including an oval, soccer ground, tennis and basketball courts, several play areas for specific age groups, safe modern climbing equipment, landscaped garden beds, covered areas and artificial turf.
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]
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
Please ensure that your application includes the following to be selected for an interview:
Please note 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.