Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Graduate Teacher Program
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura
Reference: 1538235
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
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Chaffey Secondary College.
Applicants are asked to ensure their application includes (preferably uploaded as one PDF document):
Day time phone numbers are vital to make appointments for an interview in the event that you are shortlisted.
A copy of your current Victorian Institute of Teaching card will be required if successful.
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.
Chaffey Secondary College is in Mildura Victoria, which is 545 kilometres from Melbourne and 396 kilometres from Adelaide. Direct commercial flights are available daily to Melbourne and Sydney.
Located on the Murray River, Mildura is a large regional city providing everything you need without the hustle and bustle of the big cities, which are only a short flight away. Welcome to the Tropical North Victoria!
https://www.visitmildura.com.au/
https://milduraairport.com.au/
School Profile
Vision and Values
The Vision for Chaffey Secondary College is:
High Expectations for all with a focus on:
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Building Authentic and Respectful Relationships
Creating Effective Community Partnerships
This is driven by Our purpose statement which is: `The purpose of Chaffey Secondary College is to grow all of our young people academically, socially and emotionally, to be proud of themselves, the school, and the community in a safe and inclusive environment¿
Chaffey has been awarded a Gold Award for implementation of School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports (SWPBS). This work has driven our Attitudes to School Survey data to be above state average in most areas.
Chaffey has a student population in 2026 of approximately 700 students in Years 7 ¿ 10 which we will maintain moving into 2027.
This position provides the opportunity for a teacher to join our team in 2026 and beyond. Our college continues to grow and we have a number of structures in place to support new and beginning teachers throughout the year and long-term. New and beginning teachers are well-supported through our induction program and in an ongoing capacity in their teaching and professional development. Learning specialists, curriculum-based teams, and sub-school structures provide a range of supports for all teachers.
The college is incredibly well-resourced with outstanding facilities. This includes MacBooks in all classrooms, 180-seat theatre used for bi-annual productions, two-court gymnasium and fitness training room. Our extensive grounds offer outdoor basketball courts, exercise circuits, ninja warrior challenge course with the addition of our new multi-use synthetic surface which includes 6 tennis courts and hockey pitch alongside our new synthetic outdoor volleyball court.
Chaffey Secondary College also has a farm that is used to host both the Northern Mallee Horticulture Immersion Program and Hands on Learning Program.
Chaffey Secondary College is a Musical Futures International Champion School.
The college is also one of 35 accredited S.E.A.L. (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) schools in Victoria, and the only S.E.A.L. school in north-west Victoria.
Additional programs are provided to meet the learning needs of students with a disability, students from diverse backgrounds, students requiring academic extension, and students requiring literacy and numeracy intervention.
Information about the college is available via: Chaffey Secondary College website or our Facebook page or Instagram. https://chaffeysc.vic.edu.au/