Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher - Range 2
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Hume - Murrindindi
Reference: 1483663
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.
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.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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 a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.
At Eildon Primary School we believe that all students experience success through access to quality programs. By providing a caring, safe and positive environment, every student has the opportunity to reach their potential and make a worthwhile contribution to their community.
Eildon Primary School Community adheres to the five values of Integrity, Respect, Cooperation, Resilience, Altruism and Achievement.
Eildon Primary School is located within the Eildon Township, 125 kilometres north east of Melbourne. Our position offers the following advantages:
Large grounds of 7 hectares ¿ full size sporting stadium, natural bushland, oval, large grass areas, large asphalt areas, adventure playground and recreation areas.
Access to outdoor education ¿ lake, snow fields, river, swimming pool, natural bushland and National Parks.
Our long rectangular building has been extensively renovated and now comprises one regulation size, two double classrooms, a multi-purpose room, a library and an administration block, all with air conditioning. A new multi-purpose building set up with HD TV, kitchen and meeting area was constructed under the Building Education Revolution Stimulus Package funded by the Federal Government, completed in 2011.
At present the school provides a comprehensive curriculum in: English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Science, Technology, Humanities, Languages Other Than English (LOTE) ¿ Indonesian and The Arts.
To actively support these curriculum areas, the following enrichment programs are provided: Life Education, Swimming, Camps and Excursions Program, Interschool Sport, Cross Country Skiing, School Representative Council, Cultural Visits, Parent Education Programs and Sporting Schools.
Learning Technologies in the classroom have a ratio of 1:1 networked computers linked to the Internet and all classrooms have been greatly enhanced by the use of Interactive Whiteboards. Robotics kits are at a 1:2 ratio allowing students to regularly practise their coding, design and construction skills.
Individual programs are in place for students at risk. Additional assistance is provided through the Program for Students with Disabilities. Parents and community members play an important part in supporting student learning in the classroom.
Great emphasis is placed on caring for our students, staff and parents by:
Providing an environment that is safe and secure.
Enabling equal opportunity for all members of the school community.
Supporting a cooperative environment where students can share the responsibility for their own learning, behavior and health.
Providing an extensive transition program for Foundation and Grade 6 students.
Developing life skills such as responsibility, communication and independence.
Extending students to reach their individual potential by encouraging, recognising and rewarding achievement and effort.
Providing Professional Development opportunities for staff.
Providing communication to the wider school community to encourage involvement and support.
COMMUNITY LINKS
Eildon Primary School prides itself on being a vital, active member of the Eildon Community. This is due to the strong links built up between the school and its wider community over a number of years. Community members are valued and are active in our Literacy programs, Working Bees and Camps and Excursions program.
The local community groups support the school in a number of ways including raising funds, conducting social events, providing scholarships and assisting with projects around the school. Close links with Darlingford Nursing Home exist where children visit the residents for activity sessions.
Eildon Primary School is a member of the Cathedral Cluster of schools. Our students are given the opportunity to mix with students from Alexandra, Buxton, Marysville and Yea. Students participate in Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country running.
We are fortunate to have Eildon & District Kindergarten and Eildon Playgroup located on the school site, making drop off and pick up very convenient for our busy families. The Kindergarten will join the Foundation classes for cultural activities throughout the year. This is of great benefit for transition from Kindergarten to School.
CURRICULUM PROGRAMS
At Eildon Primary School we place our Units of Inquiry at the centre of our teaching and learning. Literacy and numeracy are taught in the context of these engaging themes which change from term to term in accordance with a seven year scope and sequence.
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Our Community Reading Program sees parents and friends listening to our students read every single morning during Term 1. Students' reading abilities are benchmarked regularly using running records. We have a fantastic stock of leveled readers that students work their way through. Our CARS and STARS program provides a framework and learning activities that enable our students to develop strategies that refine their ability to understand what they read.
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We use the BigWrite/VCOP approach to teaching writing which supports students to develop their Vocabularies, use of Connectives and Openers and understanding of Punctuation features. Once a fortnight, students sit a BigWrite session where they produce a piece of writing in a set amount of time. Students are taught to edit their writing and incorporate the VCOP elements into their pieces. Handwriting and typing skills are also an integral part of our writing program and students participate in weekly lessons in these areas. Students are also given the opportunity to experiment with writing in a range of genres including narratives, expositions, procedurals, recounts, reports and poetry.
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Our staff believes that spelling is at the heart of literacy and our students are given ten new spelling words every week through the SMART spelling program. Their words are taken from a spelling scope and sequence and are at each student¿s point of need. Students complete spelling activities using their words through the week and are tested on Fridays. This new initiative combined with our take home spelling lists has seen an improvement in our spelling scores.
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All of our students have their own leveled English Skills Workbook, which develops their understanding of grammar and punctuation. Each day, they complete a page of exercises as a warm-up to the main literacy focus lesson.
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In Mathematics, Eildon Primary School believes that students develop numeracy skills in a variety of different ways. All of our students have their own levelled Maths Mentals Text Book. Each day they complete one page which covers all aspects of the mathematics curriculum. Following this warm up activity, teachers deliver a differentiated focus lesson on a particular area of the curriculum that has been scheduled into term curriculum planners. Students then complete an activity to consolidate their understanding of the topic which includes an investigation, problem-solving exercises, open-ended maths activities, using concrete materials and/or ICT software programs.
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At Eildon Primary School, we are well-known for our excellence in The Arts. We provide regular opportunities for performing from an early age and our students are well-accustomed to getting up in front of a crowd and giving it their very best. We have a number of concerts throughout the year and hold regular Cultural Assemblies where students perform songs, skits, instrumentals, recitals and reports for the school community.
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Our Health and Physical Exercise Program is fantastically resourced. We have a huge Sports Shed that is well organised and stocked with a wide range of modern sports equipment. We also have a large oval with cricket pitch and AFL goal posts. In addition, the school has a huge indoor basketball stadium where we hold many PE sessions and Whole School Sport Sessions on Friday afternoons.