Department of Education Victoria – Wonthaggi VIC
11d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Wonthaggi North Primary School is a vibrant coastal town on the Bass Coast, 128 km to the southeast of Melbourne with approximately 155 students.
The school is situated in an identified future growth corridor, with new subdivisions and commercial developments around town.
One of the great strengths of the school is our ability to provide a positive learning environment with a broad range of opportunities for our students.
These include learning Spanish, art, drama, ICT and physical education along with library, extra sporting opportunities, camps and excursions.
The school also offers before and after school care provided by Their Care.
At Wonthaggi North PS we pride ourselves on creating an environment where all children can find the tools to be their best selves within and beyond the school walls.
Our school embraces diversity and reflects the multicultural, artistic and varying socio-economic nature of our local community.
We believe that every individual student is capable of success.
To help students succeed socially and emotionally, our staff are committed to delivering and modelling the Respectful Relationships Curriculum, Zones of Regulation and Real Schools programmes.
Students are empowered to take pride in themselves, respect others and care for the environment, becoming strong role models who show empathy and compassion.
To meet every student's needs our staff work hard to create personalised learning spaces that allow students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to feel safe, secure, valued and supported.
Teachers deliver the curriculum through engaging lessons informed by their knowledge of each student and encourage them to take risks that advance their learning.
Our learners have many opportunities to develop their leadership skills in Junior School Council, Eco Warriors and the Cultural Team.
Through these programmes we ensure that students' voices are heard and valued so that they learn the power of their own voice.
The Sounds Write Phonics Programme is taught from Prep to Grade Six and there is additional tutoring support in mathematics and English.
We value a hands-on approach to learning and support students to develop resilience, independence, accountability for their learning and problem-solving skills through challenge.
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 attractive gardens.
A star element of our outdoor area is the organic fruit and vegetable garden that staff and students maintain and enjoy together.
Parents are encouraged to participate in the School Council, Parents and Friends Association (PFA) or join any of our sub-committees of the school council.
Selection Criteria
SC1Demonstrated 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.
SC2Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high-impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programmes on student learning growth.
SC3Demonstrated 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.
SC4Demonstrated 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.
SC5Demonstrated 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.
Role
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges – Range 1 and Range 2.
The primary focus is the planning, preparation and teaching of programmes to achieve specific student outcomes.
Teachers engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve their knowledge and skills for effectively engaging students and enhancing learning.
As teachers gain experience, their contribution to the school programme beyond the classroom increases.
All classroom teachers may be required to undertake additional duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties, provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience.
Classroom Teacher – Range 2
Range 2 teachers play a significant role in improving student performance and educational outcomes as determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities.
They contribute to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities, focusing on increasing the knowledge base of staff about student learning and high-quality instruction.
Possess the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students.
Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in critical reflection of their practice.
Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that shape 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 teacher is the further development of skills and competencies to become an effective practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
They plan, prepare and teach programmes to achieve specific student outcomes, teach a range of students and may supervise and train one or more student teachers.
Assist in the development of school policies and programmes and support the implementation of school priorities.
Focus on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice.
New entrants receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from senior teachers.
Participate in induction programmes and other professional learning activities that integrate curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
May assist with and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.
Responsibilities
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.
Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum programme within the school.
Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal.
Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neuro-diversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
Ablest work is provided for staff with disability in accordance with the department's policy.
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if successful, 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.
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.
DE Values
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.
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 programme that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority.
A person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme after 1 July **** must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements.
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