Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1532784
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.
Frankston Primary School was established in 1874 and currently has an enrolment of 238 students.
Frankston Primary School is adjacent to the Frankston Business District, with this location providing convenient access to the Frankston Arts Centre, beach, parks library, Monash University, public transport and many other community services conducive to authentic educational opportunities.
The school¿s Strategic Plan 2023 - 2026, has a strong focus on improving student learning outcomes, with a particular focus in Mathematics. Our instructional model includes best evidence-practice of Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) and responsive teaching practice. All teaching staff participate actively through our GROWTH Coaching and feedback model to support teacher professional learning, with this approach an important part in building the capacity of classroom teacher practice.
Further school focus areas include developing and embedding a strong PLC culture and building student wellbeing through enhancing our positive school culture and improving student attendance.
Teaching Teams at Frankston Primary School collaborate together and are focused on building their capacity to review and analyse data to inform curriculum planning and learning and teaching, with each Team focused on building the capacity of teaching and student learning through effective PLC (Professional Learning Community) practice.
We are a school striving for educational excellence - empowering our students to achieve their personal best in an inclusive, supportive and caring environment.
Frankston Primary School has a strong commitment to:
Building a connected and inclusive school community
Connecting with our parent and wider community
Activating high level student literacy and numeracy achievement
Developing student personal and social capabilities and emotional resilience
Inspiring student learning and creativity through a breadth of programs and learning experiences.
Our school values are Community, Aspire, Positivity, Respect, Resilience, Empathy & Inclusion.
Specialist programs in 2026 are Art, Environmental Science/STEM, Auslan/Performing Arts and Physical Education.
This role is a fixed term position as a Disability & Inclusion Leader. The role attracts Higher Duties to the Learning Specialist band. This is a full time role.
Interviews will be held in Week 1 of Term 3 with the successful applicant commencing from Week 2 of Term 3, pending references and onboarding requirements.