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:

• Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study
• Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas
• Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
• Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress
• Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
• Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs
• Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs

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 marrung@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:

 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

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.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.

Strathaird Primary School, situated in Narre Warren South, opened in 2005, and has a current enrolment of 782 students in 2024.

The staffing profile includes a Principal, two Assistant Principals, a Leading Teacher and two Learning Specialists. The teaching staff includes a mix of staff from Graduates through to many very experienced top of the range teachers. The school has a full-time equivalent teaching staff of 49.1 and Support Staff of 11.7.

Cultural diversity is a special feature of our school, with 49% of students speaking a language other than English at home; 37% of these students were born in Australia. The school has a fulltime EAL teacher and two Multicultural Education Aides.

The school has attractive and spacious grounds that include an oval, a Senses Garden, Discovery Garden, a vegetable garden, an indigenous ecosystem garden and frog pond, an orchard, two basketball courts, two playgrounds and a pirate ship incorporating a large sand pit. A large roof covers the two outdoor basketball courts. Indoor spaces include a Staff/Administration building, a main classroom block, art room and library, double portable classrooms, a gym/hall,a BER building that has an Out of School Hours Care Room a Band room and an Art Therapy space, an Eco Cabin which comprises the Student Kitchen and STEM and the ECO Cubby which comprises the Sustainability Centre, There are currently 35 classes in 2024

The school is focused on its central purpose - improving the learning and wellbeing of every child, every day, in a safe, caring and happy environment. Every child is unique and capable of learning at their zone of proximal development. Every child is encouraged to build on their strengths, take on challenges, and extend their creativity. The school is committed to high expectations for all; building consistent, high quality evidence based instructional practice across the school; and implementing a pedagogy based on student responsibility, empowerment, engagement and ownership of learning.  The school focus is on providing at least twelve months academic growth for every student. There is an emphasis on the academic program with rigorous, evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs. The Inquiry learning program incorporates big understandings about our world, a range of learning experiences that build on each other and a range of important skills.

The Language program provides instruction in Auslan and Specialist programs in Music, Band, Choir, STEM, Visual Arts, Sustainability, and Physical Education are provided by personnel with expertise in these areas. Early intervention is a key focus of the school and Reading Recovery and small group literacy support programs are provided for students who find literacy challenging.  Other programs provided to meet the needs of students, include transition programs - K to Prep and 6 to 7, Swimming, Camps (Grade 5 and 6) and Excursions, Interschool Sport and Out of School Hours Care. 

Wellbeing initiatives such as consistent school wide Behaviour Management, Student wellbeing support, Student Leadership, Junior School Council, a Buddy program and a range of other initiatives lay the foundations for a caring and friendly school environment.

We have a very supportive school community. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the school and share in a close school/home partnership with a focus on developing positive educational outcomes for their children.