Core Competencies
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills, and the capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high-impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning, use data to inform teaching practice, and provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values; and demonstrated capacity to reflect on practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
Program Benefits
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Staff may be appointed subject to a satisfactory pre‐employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment, with induction and support programs provided.
Role Overview
The primary focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is to further develop skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels. Teachers plan, prepare and deliver programs to achieve specific student outcomes, and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. They may also have responsibility for supervising and training student teachers, and participate in the development of school policies and programs.
Responsibilities
* Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study.
* Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level.
* Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas.
* Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.
* Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress.
* Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
* Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection, developing a professional portfolio.
* Supervising a range of student activities, including support and welfare programs.
* Contributing to a range of co‐curricular programs.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must have completed their course requirements and graduated within the last four years, and not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence. Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce representative of the community we serve. We value diversity in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disability, and the policy supports flexible work arrangements across all schools and Department workplaces.
Child Safe Standards
* All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child safe standards.
* 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, with induction and support programs provided.
Application Deadline
Applications close Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 11:59 pm.
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