Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Graduate Teacher Program
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Grampians - Moorabool
Reference: 1514467
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.
Ballan Primary School is located 40 kilometres east of Ballarat on the Western Highway. The school has been on the site since 1874. Ballan Primary School offers a comprehensive curriculum with a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy through quality programs and an emphasis on students feeling connected to the school, their peers and teachers. The school guarantees all students access to a broad, balanced and flexible curriculum that is adapted to their individual needs.
Our strategic purpose is to develop the desire to continue to learn throughout life and build the capacity to exercise judgement and responsibility in matters of morality, ethics and social justice.
Our school commits to a zero tolerance of child abuse. Our school¿s Child Safety practices include Working with Children Checks, Police Checks and current Victorian Institute of Teaching registrations. We require all staff and volunteers to sign our Child Safe Code of Conduct that outlines appropriate and inappropriate behaviours towards children. Prior to staff selection or the commencement of their role, all persons are screened and we require proof of identity and professional qualifications. A person¿s history of work involving children and references are checked. Staff are required to follow Mandatory Reporting procedures, Duty of Care policy and Child Safe Policy duties and responsibilities at all times.
The school offers a range of programs and structures designed to facilitate learning, engagement, wellbeing and social responsibility. Specialist areas include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Language, Science, Kitchen Garden Program, Physical Education classes. Other extracurricular activities include camps, Kelly Sports, Footsteps Dance Program, excursions, swimming classes, sporting events, art shows, music concerts, numeracy, and literacy days plus many more. Our school facilities provide multiple spaces that are purposefully designed to allow for a range of learning experiences and choices. All our classrooms are permanent and equipped to provide a 21st Century education to our students. This includes interactive whiteboards in every classroom and access to eLearning, iPads, desktop and laptop computers. We have an onsite Out of School Hours Care program facilitated by our School Council.
The school¿s wellbeing program is an integral part of the ethos of the school in developing and maintaining a harmonious environment. We are currently working towards being accredited for School Wide Positive Behaviours. This focus acknowledges our sustained strategies to improve mental health, wellbeing and educational outcomes for all students.
At Ballan Primary School we have nineteen equivalent full-time staff. This consists of the Principal, ten classroom teachers and three Specialist teachers, eight Integration Aides, Business Manager and Admin Assistant.
The core values of the school are Courage, Inspiration, Growth and Community. We live out these values through our work within the school and with our local community. Our Gym is well utilised by local community groups. We believe that working in authentic collaboration with the community is vital to the shaping of our present and future society.