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Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1454705
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.
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.
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 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
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.
This role will commence from the start of Term 1 2025.
Doncaster Gardens Primary School is a seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic classroom teacher to work closely with their levelled team to drive student improvement.
Our School:
Doncaster Gardens is situated in an established eastern residential suburb of Melbourne. The school is in a restricted enrolment zone with an enrolment of approximately 790 students. We celebrate and embrace our truly multicultural school community with our students originating from 33 different nationalities. The school also caters for a small number of international students.
Our school SFOE is .15 and there are approximately 70 staff in a mixture of full time and part time roles. The school currently has 34 classes and Specialist classes consisting of Music, Performing Art (Music and Drama), Physical Education, Visual Arts and LOTE (Chinese Mandarin). Extension classes in Numeracy in addition to Literacy Support and English as a Second Language provide opportunities for students to `be their best¿. Extra curricula opportunities such as Dancing, Chess, Tennis, Choir, Orchestra, Instrumental Music, Tennis and Basketball tap into student¿s passions and build strong, confident citizens. The development of a STEAM Centre enables teams to access the Maker Space and ICT Centre each week whilst a BYOD program for Year 3 ¿ 6 students provides opportunities for Robotics, Coding and a multifaceted approach to learning.
Academically our school achieves outstanding results and this is driven through a commitment to high expectations, monitoring and responding to data, implementing best practice and teaching each child at `point of need¿. At Doncaster Gardens, all practises within the school are driven by our vision to achieve high standards and have high expectations ¿To Be the Best We Can Be¿. The values which underpin the actions of the whole school community are: compassion, curiosity, creativity and courage. Teachers plan in teams using one work program and there is a strong use of learning intentions, success criteria and individual learning goals to drive individual student improvement. A clear instructional model is embedded in the structure of the lessons we teach.
The school¿s Strategic Plan priorities are:-
· Development of a consistent instructional model throughout the school
· Developing problem solving and thinking skills through S.T.E.M
· Using data to drive improved student outcomes
· Development of a consistent literacy program including EAL across the school
In 2025 are looking to employ a Classroom teacher to drive continued growth in `learners¿ at our school. This person will need to possess a strong commitment to implementing best practice, an ability to use data diagnostically and a demonstrated ability to work as an integral member of a team. They will need to possess a strong understanding of the Victorian Curriculum and strategies for creating growth in already high performing students including EAL learners. Given the nature of the role, the capacity to build relationships with students, staff and families is important as is an ability to reflect upon the impact of their teaching on their students.
I wish all applicants well with the recruitment process.
Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2026
Classroom Teacher
Susan McSweeney | 03 9848 5282