**** Classroom Teacher - Time Fraction Negotiable
Department of Education Victoria – Truganina VIC
1d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Truganina South Primary School is a Public-Private Partnership development in the Wyndham network area.
The school caters for all year levels from P-6 and is located on Parkvista Drive and Federation Boulevard, Truganina South.
It provides a state-of-the-art facility with advanced infrastructure and promotes student-centred learning in flexible, functional spaces.
The school is a leading example of ecological sustainability, featuring a frog bog and other conservation measures.
The school structure is organised around the stages of schooling, with straight grades from Prep to Year 6.
At Truganina South Primary School the child is at the centre and the purpose of all that we do.
All teachers and support staff work hard to provide a teaching pedagogy reflective of 21st Century designs, including ICT-rich environments and Personalised Learning for all students.
This innovative, rich and rigorous curriculum is delivered in a positive, stimulating and challenging learning environment where every child experiences success and develops a love of life-long learning.
Our students are encouraged to explore their world through inquiry learning to become thinking, informed, resilient and self-directed learners who are able to be the best they can be and contribute actively to their community.
The key components of the teaching programs at Truganina South Primary School are the effective teaching of literacy and numeracy.
All staff are responsible for improved student learning outcomes.
Truganina South Primary school provides high quality programs in: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science, LOTE (Mandarin) and Physical Education.
The School's Student Leadership system at Truganina South Primary School provides students from all year levels with leadership training and skill development, and there will be many opportunities to experience positions of responsibility.
Our students relish the opportunity to make decisions, take on responsibility and have an input into the direction of the school.
The relationships between the staff, students and parents are a fundamental strength at Truganina South Primary School.
The school enjoys formidable Community involvement.
Parent involvement and participation in a variety of school activities are a significant feature of our school life and are actively encouraged and greatly valued.
There is a common community interest to work towards the provision of quality education for students at Truganina South Primary School.
In partnership with the YMCA, a long day care and a community centre are features of the school site providing community and children's services in one location where families need them the most.
Our Vision
At Truganina South Primary School, the child is at the centre of all we do.
We collaborate to support student wellbeing and learning, preparing our students for happy and successful futures.
Our Mission
It is the mission of Truganina South Primary School to provide our students with excellence in teaching and learning and to ensure that all students experience success.
Through community connectedness, students develop a love of learning allowing them to become self-motivated, curious and tolerant citizens.
Our Values
Relationships – Developing strong relationships with all community members
I will speak positively to others
I will listen to others and accept what they have to say
I will support others in need
I will include others and embrace their contributions
Excellence – Striving to achieve excellence in all that we do
I will work hard to achieve my goals
I will always do my best
I will strive to continually improve
Acceptance – Valuing others and accepting the differences and diversities of others
I will show compassion towards others
I will have a positive attitude to everyone
Collaboration – Working together to achieve our goals, vision and mission
I will work cooperatively with all members of the community
I will value the contributions of others
I will provide constructive feedback to other people within our community
Honesty – Being honest with the people within our community
I will always tell the truth
I will encourage others to tell the truth
I will respect others that tell the truth
Truganina South Primary School is seeking applications from educational leaders who are committed to a teaching pedagogy reflective of 21st Century Designs including ICT-rich environments and personalised learning for all students.
We are looking for educators who are committed to their profession and will contribute to the positive culture of our school.
Important Information to All Applicants
Applications should be submitted as PDF with your cover letter / CV and KSC responses contained in the same document.
Please ensure you include the details of 3 referees within your application.
Should you require any further information or wish to undertake a school tour please contact Paul on ******** ***.
Selection Criteria
SC1: Demonstrated 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.
SC2: Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3: Demonstrated 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.
SC4: Demonstrated 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.
SC5: Demonstrated 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 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.
Responsibilities
Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.
Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program 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 neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD).
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.
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 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.
Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
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 .
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; and
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'; and
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.
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