Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Graduate Teacher Program
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1494040
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to 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 capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.
At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.
Core responsibilities include:
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:
Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Eligibility for incentive payments:
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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.
This is a unique opportunity to help build one of Victoria¿s great schools from the ground up.
Narrarrang Primary School opens in Term 1, 2026, located on Smith Street in Port Melbourne (3207). It will serve the growing inner-city neighbourhood of Fishermans Bend, providing high-quality education for students from Prep to Year 6, with a long-term enrolment capacity of up to 650 students.
The school has been purposefully designed with flexible, inclusive learning environments. Facilities include collaborative learning spaces, multiple play areas, a playing field, and outdoor areas that promote wellbeing and exploration. Select school facilities will also be available for shared community use outside of school hours.
At Narrarrang, our vision is to empower all learners to thrive ¿ as individuals, as thinkers, and as creators of a better future. We are `Growing Futures, Together¿ and our values of Connection, Compassion, and Courage guide everything we do.
The Role
We¿re seeking passionate classroom teachers to help establish our learning culture from day one ¿ a culture of high expectations and deep care, where everyone is seen, know, and valued, and where learning is purposeful, rigorous, and joyful. There will be multiple classroom teachers appointed to commence in Term 1, 2026, and each will play a pivotal role in building strong relationships with students, families and colleagues, and bringing our vision and values to life.
Who We¿re Looking For:
We¿re seeking teachers with a strong moral compass, and the courage to help shape something exceptional from the ground up.
You¿ll thrive in this role if you:
Why This Role Matters
This is a rare chance to help shape not just a school, but a team and a culture.
We¿re building a school where every learner grows in a culture built on trust, collaboration, and care. We¿re looking for teachers who are inspired by the potential of what a great school can be and are ready to help shape it.
To learn more about the school applicants are encouraged to book attendance to an online `Meet the Team - School Information¿ session, scheduled for Thursday 18th September & Monday 22nd September. To confirm attendance and receive details, email: [email protected]