Selection Criteria
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.
Program Benefits
Graduates will receive structured support and guidance from senior teachers, participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that integrate curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
Opportunities include teaching, policy development, project teams, and co-curricular activities.
Responsibilities
Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study.
Teaching an area or the 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Have completed your course requirements and graduated in the last four years.
Not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence.
Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
We provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments.
All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with legal obligations including child safe standards.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at pal/child-safe-standards/policy.
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
Information on the department values is available at pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview.
Conditions of Employment
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 .
Qualification Requirements
The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
If the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January ****, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'.
A person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July **** must also 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 ITE program completed by the person).
Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.
Location Profile
Wonthaggi North Primary School is a vibrant coastal town on the Bass Coast, 128 km southeast of Melbourne, with approximately 155 students.
The school is located in an identified future growth corridor, with new subdivisions and commercial developments around town.
The school offers a broad range of opportunities including learning Spanish, Art, Drama, ICT and Physical Education, library, extra sporting opportunities, camps and excursions, and before and after school care.
The school embraces diversity and reflects the multicultural, artistic and varying socio-economic nature of the local community.
Students participate in the Respectful Relationships Curriculum, Zones of Regulation and Real Schools programs.
Learning spaces are personalized to support all students.
Leadership development is offered through Junior School Council, Eco Warriors and Cultural Team.
The Sounds Write Phonics Program is taught from Prep to Grade Six, with additional tutoring support in Mathematics and English.
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 an organic fruit and vegetable garden maintained by staff and students.
Parents are encouraged to participate in the school's School Council, Parents and Friends Association or any of its sub-committees.
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