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Classroom Teacher

Job posted: 17/03/2023
Applications close: 30/03/2023 (Midnight)
2 days remaining

2 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Gippsland | Wonthaggi

Job type: Full time / From 24/04/2023 - 18/01/2024

Organisation: Education

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1336686

Reference: 1336686

Occupation: Teacher

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Gippsland | Wonthaggi

Selection Criteria

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.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

  • Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
  • Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
  • Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
  • Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
  • Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Who May Apply

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.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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

Child Safe Standards

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

DET Values

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

VIT LANTITE

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.

Location Profile

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the advertised position at Wonthaggi North Primary School. At a time of exciting growth and continuous school improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic professional to be part of our team.

Wonthaggi North PS is located in a large town on the Bass Coast, 128kms to the Southeast of Melbourne. The school is situated in an identified future growth area with new subdivisions planned. In 2023, we have an enrolment of 160 students. Staffing consists of 13 teaching staff, 1 Principal Class staff and 6 Education Support (ES) staff. 

One of the great strengths of the school is our ability to provide a positive learning environment with a broad range of opportunities for our students. These opportunities include learning Spanish, Art, ICT and Physical Education along with: library, extra sporting opportunities, camps and excursions. We also have before and afterschool care provided by Their Care.

At Wonthaggi North PS, we value cultural diversity and pride ourselves in creating an environment where all children can find the tools to be the best versions of themselves within and beyond the school walls. We provide students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions for learning, which become strategies that they need and use in their everyday lives.

We believe that every individual student is capable of success. To help students succeed socially and emotionally, our staff are committed to delivering and modelling the Respectful Relationships Curriculum and the Zones of Regulation program across all year levels. We empower students to have pride and respect for themselves, others and the environment, and to be strong role models who show empathy and compassion for others.

To meet every student’s needs, our staff also work hard to create personalised learning spaces that allow students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to feel safe, secure, valued and supported. Teachers deliver the curriculum through engaging lessons informed by their knowledge of each student, and encourage students to take risks that allow their learning to progress. We prioritise learning with a purpose and support students in becoming lifelong learners.

Our learners have many opportunities to develop their leadership skills in Junior School Council, Eco Warriors and the Cultural Team. Through these programmes we ensure that students voices are heard and valued, so that they learn the power of their own voice.

We teach the Sounds Write Phonics Program from Prep to Grade Six and offer additional tutoring support in Mathematics and English. We value a hands-on approach to learning and support students to develop resilience, independence, accountability for their learning and problem-solving skills through challenge.

We facilitate further personal development by encouraging students to seek, accept and utilise the constructive feedback that we provide them throughout their learning journey.

The school features a full-sized gymnasium, large outdoor play areas, covered walkways between buildings, outside classrooms, three outdoor basketball courts, a generous range of play equipment and attractive gardens. A star element of our outdoor area is the organic fruit and vegetable garden that our staff and students maintain and enjoy together.  

This school is a key part of the local Wonthaggi community and is supported by several parents from the School Council and the active Parents and Friends Association. 

Classroom Teacher

Job type:

Full time / From 24/04/2023 - 18/01/2024

Job classification:

Not provided

Contact:

Andrew Strickland | 035/672-4697

Classroom Teacher