Role
SPECIFIC CLASSROOM ROLE:
1. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do at South Melbourne Primary School
2. A positive disposition is necessary at all times as the base behaviour of all professionals
3. Consideration should be given to the Integrated Learning Spaces inherent in the design of the school as our pedagogy needs to interact with space and team to achieve the best outcome for students and professional peers
4. Due to the nature of the school design, practice will continually be “on display” so cycles of feedback and support for peers will be inherent in the role
5. Professional Learning Communities and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do as a School - with high expectations of professional behaviours and feedback cycles which promote continuous improvement
Responsibilities
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The core role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
6. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas
7. Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
8. Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress
9. Implementing effective student management consistent with the School charter
10. Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio
11. Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students
12. Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school
13. Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
14. Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties
15. Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs
16. Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs
Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal
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 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 DE’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE’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 DE values is available at:
Other Information
17. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
18. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
19. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
20. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Conditions of Employment
21. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
22. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
23. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
24. 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
South Melbourne
South Melbourne Primary School acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we are located; the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation.’
Our school is unique in an architectural sense - we are the first vertical public school in Victoria, opened in 2018, but what happens inside the building is even more special. Setting up a new school has allowed us to select the people, approaches and processes that have proven to be most successful. We aim to be an outlier in excellence for the benefit of our students, their families and ourselves. Our values of Character, Community and Learning form the basis of everything we do.
Purpose: We care for and educate children so that they are safe, happy, connected and achieving.
Vision: Inspiring hearts and minds to thrive
Values: Character, Community and Learning
Character: Our People. Strong Together
People are our heart and soul. Creating a warm culture is important to us. Equally, there is a high sense of expectation running parallel to our work. Our staff are united in aspirations for academic and behavioural excellence. We set a high bar for our performance – ever seeking ways to improve. Our staff plan and collaborate in Professional Learning Teams, building each other’s knowledge. As a member of our community, you will be expected, and supported, to learn. Our staff practice GEMS (Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Show More Love) in Staff Huddles, meetings and daily interactions. It connects and enriches us.
We mindfully build strong character in our students. We refer to our Big 10 Essential Habits regularly. These are based on core traits that we want to embed in the behaviour, work habits, social skills and effort of our students and can be found on our website. We hold blitzes on key areas of character such as manners, to ensure our high standards never slip. Emotional intelligence is actively taught to students, along with self-regulation, through weekly lessons focussed on social and emotional learning.
Learning: Our Program. Be your best in your practice
Our purpose is for all students to be safe, happy, connected and achieving. Without a smile and a friend, life is shallow. Without connection to community, our purpose is lost. And without achievement, we are short on tools to access life’s wonderful opportunities.
Literacy and Numeracy are our lead academic ideals. All staff are trained and supported to understand the purpose and effective implementation of these subjects at our school. We base our work in recognised theories of cognitive science and Explicit Direct Instruction. We use defined approaches aligned with the Science of Reading along with programs, to turn these theories into practice with exacting standards. We measure our progress in all of these aspects through rigorous data collection and analysis – for staff, students and families. We set targets and try to exceed them together as a team. We seek to ‘know thy impact’, and look for evidence that our approaches are effective. We strive for program consistency to achieve a ‘low variance, high fidelity’ curriculum so that every child has the best opportunity to succeed. It is demanding, yet incredibly rewarding.
Coaching, observation and feedback occurs in Professional Learning Teams and across our staff to support our pursuit of practice improvement.
Our Specialist Programs provide outstanding opportunities for students to find and hone talents in the areas of Music and Performing Arts, Visual Art, Mandarin and Physical Education.
Community: Our Place
Our students come from every corner of the world. Each one adds to our school and we consider it a privilege to be able to educate them. We are proud to be a place where our community’s multicultural backgrounds come together, celebrating their rich tapestry of life.
We approach learning as a partnership with the families of our students. We seek to engage our students’ families through a range of in person and digital means. These include Celebration of Learning Days, assemblies, Seesaw and Compass. We report student progress, both social emotional and academic, to families transparently on a termly basis as we strongly believe that parents have the right to know how their child is progressing.
We often visit areas in the community or have visitors come to present to our students. We consider this part of a rich curriculum that inspires hearts and minds to thrive.
We are based in the inner urban neighbourhood of Southbank. Our building design is inspired by ‘Minecraft’. Natural northern light is a key feature of each learning space with gorgeous, panoramic views across the city and across the beautiful Port Phillip Bay. Each learning level has wet areas, balconies and purpose-built break out areas. Classes come together on Community Steps located on each level for performances, assemblies and presentations. Each class has a designated learning area to provide a sense of ownership and connectedness; along with well-resourced ICT and classroom library spaces.
Our school has dedicated Specialist areas including Visual Art, Music and Performing Arts, Mandarin and an incredible competition-grade gymnasium and outdoor basketball courts for PE. Students have a variety of play spaces including the front forecourt and Kirrip Park directly across the road. After school hours, the school site is used by various community groups.
We form a strong partnership with the City of Port Phillip to provide wrap-around services including a Kindergarten, Out of Hours School Care, Sports and Recreation and Health Services. Barring-Djinang Kindergarten operates on Level 5 providing a seamless transition to the adjacent Prep Learning Community.
Please be aware that there is no on-site staff car parking at South Melbourne Primary School. Staff can commute via public transport (a 96 tram stop is at our door), walk or ride, or pay for parking on the surrounding streets if spots are available.
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