Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Gippsland - South Gippsland
Reference: 1496448
SC1 Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and 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 high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain 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 high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
SC6 Demonstrated ability to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate whole-school wellbeing and mental health promotion and prevention initiatives, underpinned by evidence-based programs and interventions.
This dual-role position combines wellbeing leadership with specialist classroom teaching.
The successful applicant will work 0.6 FTE out of the classroom, leading and supporting the Wellbeing Team, and 0.4 FTE in the classroom delivering a specialist program of choice (approximately seven classes per week). (e.g., Physical Education, Performing Arts, STEM, Digital Technologies, Visual Arts, Languages, etc.)
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.
Loch Primary School is a small, rural school set in the beautiful rolling hills of South Gippsland with enrolment of 140 students. The school has 1 Principal Class, 1 Learning Specialist, 9 Teachers and 12 Educational Support Staff.
The school motto ¿Dream Achieve Succeed: Every child known, safe, inspired, challenged and empowered¿, is reinforced with the values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Resilient, Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Your Best. We are a `Play is the Way¿ school and this behaviour education philosophy underpins our social emotional learning at all times. All students participate in Respectful Relationships lessons and are given a `buddy¿ from a different year level to further foster positive relationships within the school.
Loch Primary School places great importance on the use of high-quality evidence based approaches to all teaching and learning and carefully consider cognitive load theory when designing and delivering lessons. Teachers utilise Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) teaching methods in their teaching of literacy and numeracy. All literacy teaching follows a highly structured and sequential scope and sequence, beginning with simple phonemes and ending with high level morphology. Teachers consistently review previously taught material through a daily review that gives students the opportunity to practice and refine their literacy and numeracy skills and understandings. Students participate in literature studies as well as knowledge rich units with a strong focus on building background knowledge.
The well resourced specialist programs of Physical Education, Science, Visual Art, LOTE, Performing Arts are provided for all students each week and these specialist teachers provide a range of opportunities for students to use their new skills in different contexts. All of our students participate in an annual Arts Showcase.
All students participate in our camping program and enjoy experiences of a camp to Wilson¿s Promontory, a three day urban visit, adventure camps and an overnight junior school sleepover. Students enjoy success in swimming, athletics, cross country and interschool sports. Students are encouraged to participate in individual and team sports and to learn that success comes from doing your very best.
Our school has a long tradition of successfully preparing students for secondary school and future employment. This includes the development of excellent leadership skills through Peer Mediation training and Student Leadership opportunities.
We encourage parental involvement in the school and we believe that an effective school community is built on strong and productive relationships with families. Students, families and staff have the opportunity to attend three-way conferences three times a year to better understand student learning needs and celebrate learning that has occurred during the year.
Students participate in various school activities including an annual Easter Hat parade, Footy Day and other theme days. Grade six students leave a legacy by creating a `Grade Six Project¿. Students make this contribution to the grounds at Loch Primary School as a way to thank the school community.