Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Graduate Teacher Program
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1544829
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.
SC6 Demonstrated capacity to plan and deliver personalised, evidence informed learning, that provides all students with equitable access to the curriculum, while maintaining high expectations for learning, engagement and achievement.
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
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.
At Newtown, we learn and flourish together. We are committed to understanding and supporting each individual to engage in their learning and personal progress. Newtown Primary School has an enrolment of approximately 175 students. Our school has a strong record of performance in both Literacy and Numeracy. Students develop a personal commitment to their learning by participating in setting learning goals and monitoring their progress as they engage in meaningful tasks. In 2026 Specialist programs were offered in the areas of Physical Education, the Arts and Indonesian and Music and Performing Arts.
Learning Communities work with purposeful collaboration to conduct 'integrated learning programs' incorporating other areas such as personal and interpersonal learning, science and humanities.
The Newtown community is active in our school at many levels. From the formal School Council structure and Parent Teachers interviews/conferences to more informal community picnics and other school events and fundraisers. The community demonstrates a close connection to the school. Strong, positive parent opinion survey data demonstrates Newtown¿s commitment in fostering and maintaining healthy and connected family and school relationships.
Staff and family relationships are important at Newtown Primary School, as a small school, we value the importance of creating a safe, inviting and friendly space for our staff, students and families - from the front office, through to our outsourced out of school hours care provider.
Our expansive school grounds are a source of great pride. Our entire community are encouraged to work together to keep these learning and play spaces safe and attractive. Significant ground works were undertaken in 2026 to further develop and rejuvenate external areas of the school such as; an external amphitheatre space development, football goal post installation, and out of school hours care building replacement project.
At Newtown Primary School, we are inclusive and diverse. We take pride in our community¿s collective contributions and perspectives. International students and families originating from other countries participate fully in our school program and enrich our lives through their generous sharing of the culture of their countries of origin. Students also participate in the language and cultural study of Indonesia. Newtown Primary School is accredited to deliver education to international students and we explicitly plan for their academic progress and wellbeing.
In 2027 Newtown Primary School will operate 8 classes with 13 classroom teaching & specialist teaching staff, Assistant Principal, Principal, Business Manager, and a team of dedicated education support staff.