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:
1. Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
2. Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
3. Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
4. Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
5. 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 and Training 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 ).
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:
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
DE 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
Other Information
Please ensure that your application includes:
6. a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
7. a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
8. names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Conditions of Employment
9. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
10. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
11. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
12. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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
Sale is a regional centre in East Gippsland nestled between the ninety-mile beach and the great dividing range. It is a town of approximately 15000 people serviced by our school which has 850 students over two campuses. Sale is perfectly located for people who love the mountains, rivers or the coast and the rich lifestyles that this enables.
Sale College seeks to be recognised as a caring community of staff, students, parents and guardians providing excellent programs and services aimed at developing confident students capable of reaching their potential as valued members of the community.
Vision: For the college to be recognised as an educational leader that is highly effective and strives to deliver high quality outcomes in the areas of Student Achievement, Personal Attributes and Qualities as Learners.
Aim : Every student will learn, achieve and succeed. We will all make a difference.
Values : At Sale College we aim to instil in our students our three core values (Respect, Achievement and Belonging) to allow them to become valued members of the community.
The Macalister Campus, located in the central business district of Sale hosts all Year 10 and VCE students. The Guthridge Campus, situated on a seven hectare site located three kilometres east of the town centre, hosts students from Years 7-9.
The College provides a high quality curriculum in all of the eight curriculum areas of English, Maths, Science, Technology, Humanities, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), Art and Physical Education & Health, in accordance with the Victorian Curriculum, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
At Year 7 to 9 levels, the College has highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Programs, Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programs and a Year 7 and 8 structure that sees students spending more time with fewer teachers. In Year 9 students participate in a Personal Learning program. At the senior level, students have access to a broad, comprehensive curriculum which provides pathways to employment, further education and tertiary entrance through the VCE and Applied Learning program. The College operates a Vocational Education & Training (VET) program in conjunction with Federation Training and other smaller Registered Training Organisations. It has developed community partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders within the Wellington Shire.
Students enjoy the schools 1:1 netbook program and have access to a wide range of extra curricula activities including a highly regarded Instrumental Music program.
Sale College has a guaranteed and viable curriculum developed around the Learning Architecture and including the instructional video; Gradual Release of Responsibility. PLC structures and protocols underpin the way teachers collaborate and use data to improve student outcomes within the Learning Architecture.
The College has a team’s approach to student learning and wellbeing at years 7 to 12. Learning Team Leaders work with groups of staff within these teams to form strong relationships with the students and a deep understanding of student needs.
Sale College provides safe, supportive and secure environments through an effective network of programs and organisational structures. Student management plans focus on positive reinforcement, clearly defined expectations and consequences that encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions. This is achieved through a restorative practice approach and School Wide Positive Support.