Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1523084
Craigieburn Primary School (CPS) was established in 1956, the school moved to its current location in 2013. Craigieburn Primary School is located in the City of Hume and is part of the Hume-Meri-Bek Network of schools in the North Western Victoria Region.
The school's leadership team is comprised of the Principal, two Assistant Principals, one Leading Teacher and three Learning Specialists. Our classes range from Foundation to Year 6 classes. Our school community population is culturally diverse with a Student Family Occupation (SFO) of 0.55 CPS PS has an enrolment of 376 students across 18 classes, supported by four specialist areas: Art, Physical Education, Performing Arts and STEM as well as Auslan facilitated by classroom teachers.
Our strong leadership program empowers students to develop their leadership skills and have a meaningful voice within the school. We also place a strong emphasis on community engagement, actively fostering positive and collaborative relationships with families and the wider local community through our Community Hub.
Craigieburn Primary School is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and members of our community. Our school values Responsibility, Kindness & Resilience underpin all levels of operation throughout the school, and they are actively promoted through learning and student wellbeing. We believe in a strong community spirit where relationships between students, teachers and families are fostered and supported.
Craigieburn Primary School is committed to educating the whole child in an engaging and supportive environment where every student is challenged to achieve their personal best. We believe academic success is built on strong personal foundations. Students develop self-esteem, resilience and positive relationships alongside high expectations in Literacy and Numeracy, ensuring growth both personally and academically.
Teaching and learning at Craigieburn Primary School is aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, with the curriculum underpinned by the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. Our explicit instruction pedagogy is embedded in all learning and follows the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework (I Do, We Do, You Do), providing clarity, consistency and high expectations in every classroom. Literacy curriculum and phonics instruction are guided by `Sounds Write¿ providing a systematic, evidence-based sequence that strengthens decoding, spelling and word recognition skills. Knowledge and skills are further strengthened through specialist programs and our inquiry learning approach, which develops students' thinking and problem-solving abilities. We recognise the importance of performance and development, including balancing the needs of the individual and the schools goals. Time is allocated for Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to meet weekly. Underpinning this structure is building a culture of collaboration and collective responsibility for teaching and learning programs.
Our motto, "The best in all we do," reflects our commitment to nurturing each child's growth.
School Vision
For all children to reach their full potential and become effective members of society.
Strategic Plan Goals
Improve learning growth for every student in literacy and numeracy
Improve student engagement and wellbeing
At Craigieburn Primary School we are looking for staff with the following characteristics:
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
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 behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
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
Please address all Selection Criteria and ensure your name is on each page of your application
The role is .8 Performing Arts the school is willing to consider part-time applicants please specify this in your letter.
The school is happy to consider possible extension beyond 2026.
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.