Health and physical education - primary (melton)

Location: Western Region | Melton

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1452740

• Aintree Primary School is located on 3.5 hectares of land at 11 Timbertop Parade, Aintree 3336 (Local Government Area of Melton). The school opened for enrolments in F-6 year levels in Term 1, 2021. The school has a current enrolment of 1000 which will continue to increase with growth expected over the next 4-5 years.
• The school belongs to the successful Brimbank/Melton Network of Schools which includes two other new Government schools alongside well-established and thriving schools across primary, secondary, Specialist, P-9 and Senior Secondary.
• There is a Children and Community Hub adjacent to the school which houses Kindergarten, Maternal and Child Health and community facilities. Together Aintree Primary School and the Hub can help local children make a smooth transition from pre-school and reduce the number of drop-offs for some parents with kinder and school-aged children.

• Teaching spaces allow for full implementation of a professional learning community approach.
• Integrated planning and delivery, reflecting on the impact of teaching practice, skilled interaction and activation of student voice using evidence-based, high-impact teaching strategies are central to the educational vision.
• Learning Communities are designed around modifiable spaces that accommodate multiple learning approaches and can flexibly respond to the requirements of students and teachers, creating a sense of shared ownership, inclusion and everyday learning.
• Aintree Primary School ensures students are at the centre of everything we do, fostering diversity, inclusion and high expectations for all students, aiming for excellence for everyone.
• We aim for our students to leave as well‐rounded, critical and creative thinkers who value lifelong learning and who are resilient, respectful and kind citizens.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate literacy and numeracy skills, and experience responding to student learning needs.
• Experience in planning for and implementing high-impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact on student growth.
• Experience monitoring and assessing student learning, using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on growth to students and parents.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community to support learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
• Behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, reflecting on practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve teaching quality.

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges. The primary focus is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills, effectively engage students, and enhance learning.

As teachers gain experience, their contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All teachers may undertake additional duties in addition to rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience.

• Assists the school in improving student performance and educational outcomes in line with the strategic plan and state-wide priorities.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
• Focuses on increasing staff knowledge of student learning and high-quality instruction to define quality teacher practice.
• Other duties may be assigned as appropriate.