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Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 23/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1454337
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
The successful applicant will be a highly effective generalist classroom teacher with a passion for environmental science / gardening and a willingness to learn. Our Multi-Cultural Kitchen Garden program operates on both campuses. There are two Garden Specialists (environmental science teachers) and two Kitchen Specialists (education support staff) who make up the MCKG team; and a number of other staff who assist the team by sourcing volunteers or writing grants.
Potential for the time Fraction to be increased for the right candidate
Contact the Principal, Mrs. Debbie Cottier via email debbie.cottier@education.vic.gov.au or by phone on 9546 3799 if you have any questions about this role.
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.
Springvale Rise Primary School is a dual-campus government sector school located in the South-Eastern Victoria Region, approximately twenty-five (25) kilometres from Melbourne's city centre. The Heights Campus is positioned in a well-established residential area and features a brand new Administration Block and Community Hub, two modern open-plan learning centres, a synthetic basketball court, state-of-the-art playground equipment, large grassed playing fields and a kindergarten (which operates in partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong and BestChance). Approximately two (2) kilometres south, the Springvale Campus is located in central Springvale and bordered by both residential and commercial zones. The original, red brick schoolhouse now accommodates the administration offices, whilst the refurbished classrooms, synthetic oval and inviting play areas all contribute to a learning environment of which the whole community is proud.
Springvale Rise Primary School aspires to create an inclusive and respectful learning community that nurtures, supports, inspires and challenges all members of the school community to achieve and celebrate their personal best within a culture of collaboration, shared responsibility and high expectations. Three characteristics that underpin this vision are: our students being at the centre of the school's curriculum planning, and learning and teaching models with a focus on the whole child; student and adult learning that is supported through a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility; and high expectations. "Two Campuses : One School".
At Springvale Rise Primary School our core values are:
· Collaboration - Working together to create something new and with a common goal in mind.
· Excellence - Empowering all members of the school community to achieve and celebrate their personal best within a culture of high expectations.
· Resilience - Bouncing back from difficulties or disappointments. Accepting challenges, trying hard and not giving up easily.
· Respect - Caring for, understanding, accepting and appreciating others and ourselves. Looking after our environment. Honesty, integrity and consideration. Celebrating diversity - diversity of cultural background, diversity of religion, diversity of thinking.
In 2024, the school consists of twenty two (22) home-groups; eleven (11) on the Heights Campus and eleven (11) on the Springvale Campus - and offers specialist programs in Visual Arts, Physical Education, LOTE (Vietnamese) and Environmental Science (Kitchen Garden). The school also prioritises social and emotional learning across all year levels and is held in very high regard for its whole school approach to student wellbeing.
The Springvale Rise Primary School Community Hub, which was established in 2014 in partnership with Community Hubs Australia and the Scanlon Foundation, continues to engage with families in our community. Weekly Hub programs currently include two playgroups, three English Classes, along with a Women's Friendship Group and a Women's Wellbeing Group.
At the beginning of 2024, the school had an official total enrolment of 475 students; with the level of disadvantage remaining high with our SFOE index at 0.65. Approximately 80% of our students are from a non-English speaking background and around thirty-five different languages are spoken by families in our community.
Other Information
Applications must include:
A specific response to the key selection criteria and position details.
Please attach applications including:
1. A cover sheet providing contact information including home address, email and phone number as well as the phone number of the work address at which the you can be contacted.
2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.
3. Specific Key Selection Criteria response
4. The names, email addresses and contact details for a minimum of two referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
For ease of handling by the school, all documents (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment on Line. Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of the document.
All applicants should also ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date.
Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 23/01/2026
Classroom Teacher
Mrs Debbie Cottier | 03 9546 3799