Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1526687
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the Physical Education curriculum, outlined in the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, across Foundation to Year 6. Ability to design developmentally appropriate and sequenced learning experiences that build physical skills, confidence and sportspersonship.
SC2 Demonstrated knowledge or experience in using evidence based teaching instructions, such as explicit teaching to introduce, model, practise, and consolidate movement skills. Ability to engage, support and respond to a range of student learning needs, including neuro-diverse students.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
SC6 Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and implement large-scale events such athletics and swimming carnivals, along with management of events such as gala days and cross-country. Ability to proactively manage parental expectations related to school representation.
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.
As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.
Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.
Classroom teacher Range 1
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.
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
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.
Why South Melbourne Park Primary School? We are a forward-thinking group of educators, who keep kids at the heart of our decisions and work collaboratively to build our professional knowledge in evidence-based best practice. We¿re looking for a PE teacher who is passionate about Physical Education and who thrives when working both independently and in a professional learning team. This is an outstanding opportunity for the successful applicant to join our expert Specialist team and the wonderful South Melbourne Park community.
The PE position is for 4 days - Monday ¿ Thursday with the potential for CRT work on Fridays
Our vision is to `inspire a new generation of curious minds¿.
Our mission is to foster a community of global citizens, grounded in integrity, empathy, and respect for self and others. We aim to nurture highly literate, numerate and curious life-long learners who are equipped to become the problem solvers of tomorrow.
South Melbourne Park is a state of the art school that opened its doors at the beginning of 2019. Current enrolments sit at 375. Located in Albert Park Reserve, the school offers modern learning facilities in a unique heritage setting, surrounded by parkland and one of Melbourne¿s leading sports precincts. The historic Albert Park Signal Depot and Drill Hall buildings have been beautifully repurposed as classroom and specialist spaces, along with a central library. They sit alongside a new Discovery learning block and a gym with a competition-grade netball and basketball court.
Teaching and pedagogy inside the learning precincts reflects research-based best practice with staff collaborating in professional learning communities. The learning philosophy at South Melbourne Park is closely aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 and the work of the Australian Education Research Organisation. Our instructional model focuses on Explicit Teaching, with an emphasis on developing the foundational skills that lead to proficiency. South Melbourne Park aspires to be a place where children love to learn and grow. Every Friday, we facilitate Passions sessions¿an opportunity for students to explore, wonder, create, and innovate by following passions that may have emerged through the enduring understandings developed in other curriculum areas.
¿Kids at the Heart¿ is the mantra that drives our decision making
Our core values are:
Be Kind
Be Responsible
Be an Active Learner
Additional Notes:
Please include the phone numbers of three referees that have directly worked with you.
Please ensure you list your most recent place of employment in your resume and that one of your referees is your most recent direct manager.
The school is accessible by public transport. All day paid parking is available at Lakeside carpark.
Our recruitment process has two stages:
Stage 1 includes an interview for those shortlisted
Stage 2 includes an observation of practice at SMPPS, for those who are successful at stage 1.