Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Hume - Wodonga
Reference: 1513809
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 commitment to the SHARE principles and a culture of Inclusive Education.
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:
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.
Kerribana Primary School is a new primary school in Leneva, Wodonga. Kerribana Primary School was chosen as this new school¿s name following community and Traditional Owner group consultation. Kerribana (pronounced kerri-puh-nuh) is a local language place name for the site of the new school.
Kerribana Primary School will open for day one of Term 1 in 2026. The school will have places for up to 525 students from Prep to Year 6, including 50 students with disabilities. All students who live in the school zone are guaranteed a place at Kerribana Primary School. You can find out if you're in the school zone by entering your address at findmyschool.vic.gov.au (select 2026 as the enrolment year). The school will accept Out of Zone Enrolments as per our Enrolment Policy.
Kerribana Primary School will be a supported inclusion school. Supported inclusion schools are local government schools with some extra accessibility features. These features help them teach and support more students with a disability.
Once open, our modern school will feature unique Learning Neighbourhoods, a Maker Space, Art Facilities, a Performing Arts space, a STEAM Space including Drone area, multiple outdoor courts, a full-size gymnasium with basketball court, and an on-site Kindergarten. Learning will take place in two double-storey Pavilions with exciting design features, break out spaces, teacher hubs, Indigenous design elements and inclusive areas.
Kerribana¿s Primary School¿s vision is `Celebrating Everyone¿s Best¿. We empower each student to explore their potential, embrace their uniqueness, and excel in a caring and supportive community.
The acronym BEST unpacks the actions of our Kerribana Primary School Values:
B ¿ Be Brave and Participate
E ¿ Encourage Everyone¿s Best
S ¿ Speak Kindly and with Care
T ¿ Treat All with Respect
Kerribana Primary School¿s mission is to value and champion every student and their unique strengths and abilities. Kerribana Primary School is inclusive of all, and is guided by a commitment to support, a therapeutic ethos, and providing personal, differentiated care in a modern setting.
This position represents a unique opportunity to be a member of the Founding Team of a new Regional School. It is an opportunity to engage with all students as the Art Teacher, with dedicated time to contribute to the Well-Being and Leadership Team at Kerribana PS.