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Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 24/04/2023 - 21/12/2023
Organisation: Education and Training
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1335951
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to 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 capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
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.
Core responsibilities include:
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
For the purpose of the Teacher Graduate Recruitment Program, graduate applicant eligibility is defined as a four-year trained qualified teacher who has completed all course requirements and graduated within the last four years; and not employed as a teacher by the Department at the time of the commencement of the advertised vacancy. Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: brett.west@education.vic.gov.au
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
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.
Clayton South Primary has been providing an excellent education for our community since 1929. Situated on 3 acres our school provides a wonderful atmosphere and space for our students to develop their academic and creative talents. Our school is well resourced and there are computers in each classroom in the form of PC, netbooks, notebooks, tablets and iPad. A challenging comprehensive curriculum is provided which is based on the Victorian Curriculum.
Clayton South Primary School proudly develops strong learning relationships with students, teachers and parents in our welcoming, multicultural community. We have an open, approachable atmosphere where everyone feels valued and welcome. We take pride in our students for their resilience and their responsible and independent attitudes to learning. Clayton South Primary achieves high academic growth, and a strong emphasis is placed on Literacy, through the Science of Reading, Numeracy and Science. An intensive Physical Education program; a vigorous health / nutrition program; an outstanding ICT, Visual Arts and Spanish program taught as specialist classes. A pre-school to Prep year transition program 'Step into Prep' is conducted for children eligible to attend school the following year and we have close relationships with our local kindergartens and Secondary Colleges which enhance transition activities. A wide variety of programs are offered to extend and enrich student learning including camps, swimming, PMP, kitchen / garden, sporting activities, Minecraft Club, Art club, Lunchtime Library access and breakfast club.
Parent and student satisfaction in the school is reflected in the excellent responses to the Parent Opinion and Student Attitudes to School surveys.
At Clayton South Primary School, we've worked hard to establish a strong set of values which is the basis for planning, classroom activities, and student well-being programs. We implement a resilience program and support student's social and emotional growth. Clayton South's values use the acronym CARES-
Community – feel valued, safe and supported in an environment that celebrates diversity.
Accepting – recognise and value the different cultures that exist in our community.
Respectful – friendly interactions between teachers, students and the community.
Excellence – value learning and achieve to their full potential
Self-confidence – motivated with a positive attitude.
Full time / From 24/04/2023 - 21/12/2023
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Dean Naier | 03 9558 0599