Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1479910
Burnside Primary School was opened in 2019 and with current enrolment of 450 students. The Learning Communities have been carefully designed to allow for traditional classrooms and flexible learning spaces incorporating a variety of different educational modes to take place in the one building. There are 2 Learning Community buildings which can each house up to 140 students, alongside our newly installed portables. This P-6 Learning Community incorporates a rich array of educational activities quiet reflective areas, withdrawal spaces, some library spaces and small classroom spaces.
Join our team at Burnside Primary School and make an impact!
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator seeking an opportunity to be part of an exceptional school community? Burnside Primary School is excited to invite passionate teachers to join our team and contribute to our journey of excellence.
Despite being a young institution, Burnside Primary School has already gained recognition at both regional and state levels for our outstanding achievements in student outcomes, wellbeing initiatives, and high levels of staff satisfaction. Our commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment has allowed us to showcase our remarkable learning journey at regional conferences and even the State Principals conference.
At Burnside Primary School, we believe in the power of continuous professional growth and a supportive culture that values your professionalism and passion for lifelong learning. As a member of our team, you will have access to comprehensive staff coaching, ongoing professional learning opportunities, and a collaborative atmosphere that nurtures your growth and development.
Why Join Burnside Primary School?
· Impactful Outcomes: Experience the joy of witnessing positive student achievement outcomes and contributing to their holistic wellbeing.
· Professional Growth: Benefit from dedicated staff coaching and ongoing professional learning opportunities that empower you to thrive in your career.
· Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values your expertise and fosters collaboration and innovation.
· Lifelong Learning: Engage in a dynamic educational environment that encourages and celebrates your passion for lifelong learning.
We are seeking passionate educators who are dedicated to creating engaging and inspiring learning experiences for our students.
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
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.