Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Graduate Teacher Program
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1501753
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.
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
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.
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:
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Cockatoo Primary School is located on the edge of the Dandenong Ranges, forty-six kilometres from Melbourne. The school draws its students from the immediate township of Cockatoo and the wider rural fringe areas. The community of Cockatoo is tight knit and renowned for offering support in times of crisis. In 2007 the community celebrated the school¿s centenary.
School facilities include an administration block, fourteen classrooms, the original rural school classroom, a multi-purpose room/ shelter in place, a resource room, an art room, canteen, breakfast club room, PFA room, library area, two ovals, three discrete adventure playgrounds, a fitness track, two covered sand pits. The converted army hut provides a reasonable space for the Out of School Hours Program.
All teaching and support staff work collaboratively and are committed to having a shared responsibility for the emotional, social and academic development of every student. Teaching teams work in Professional Learning Communities. Strong, quality relationships provide a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where opinions are valued and feedback is provided on a regular basis. The school values distributive leadership and professional collaboration. Cockatoo Primary School is committed to consultation, collaborative discussion and decision-making and whole-school planning.
Our school¿s vision is to prepare young people to become active, engaged and responsible citizens of the local and global community. The school aims to prepare students to contend with a very dynamic 21st century in which creativity, cooperative work, connectedness to the world and adaptability are key features.
The school values of organisation, perseverance, getting along, confidence and resilience underpin all that is done at Cockatoo Primary School.
At Cockatoo Primary School our purpose is:
The school currently runs fourteen classrooms supporting the current enrolment of 303 students. The teaching staff, together with our highly valued education support staff, provide a comprehensive, inclusive and engaging curriculum which caters for all levels of achievement. The curriculum provides students with the opportunity to explore and develop their potential. High standards are expected and achievement is acknowledged and celebrated. Awareness and fostering of students¿ wellbeing is a priority.
Literacy, Numeracy and student wellbeing skills are given a high priority. We also place importance on the nurturing of cultural, social, creative, physical and personal development of each individual. Students have access to up-to-date computer technology being iPads, notebooks and desktop computers with internet access. The school uses an integrated inquiry approach to learning. Specialist areas include Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Art and STEM. Our programs reflect the school¿s focus on providing students with a broad range of experiences.
To actively support these curriculum areas, the following is offered:
swimming, house sports system, camp programs, interschool sport, health and human relations, HPV Energy Breakthrough program, environmental program, student welfare programs such as prep buddies and peer support, `You Can Do It¿, restorative practices, transition program and Student Representative Council. The school employs a chaplain to support the wellbeing needs of the staff and students. Grade Five students have the opportunity to visit Arnhem Land and to experience the culture of a small aboriginal community. This arrangement is reciprocated when our community hosts visits of yolgnu students.
Cockatoo Primary School aims to develop in each child an ability to maximise their potential and develop respect for themselves, others and the environment. The ethos of this school is one of a sense of community where the welfare of students and staff is paramount. Great emphasis is placed on caring for our students, staff and parents by:
The school regards itself as an integral part of the community and works in active partnership with parents to nurture the academic and personal development of the children in a happy, secure and stimulating environment.
Parent involvement in the school extends from a very active and supportive School Council and PFA to direct participation in learning programs. The school actively promotes and values strong home-school partnerships. Parents are invited to attend Friday afternoon assemblies and many special events throughout the year. Parents are very active on School Council and on our fundraising subcommittee. We encourage parents and grandparents to assist in the classroom, on excursions, during sports days and to attend all special school events.
Cockatoo Primary enjoys membership of the well-established Emerald and District Education Cluster, which works actively to develop the links between our neighbouring schools and to provide collegiate support for both principals and teachers.