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.
Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.
A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
* Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
* Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
* Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school 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 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.
At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.
Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.
Responsibilities
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
* 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.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, 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:
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
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
Warrnambool East Primary is situated on the eastern side of the city of Warrnambool, South West Victoria, 250 kms west of Melbourne. The school is nestled in a picturesque location beside the southern ocean in spacious and inviting gardens and grounds. Warrnambool East Primary School offers a stimulating learning environment and a diverse curriculum to 500 students in Foundation to year 6.
Warrnambool East is a science specialist school and in a unique partnership with Deakin University Marine Science and Education Faculties and Melbourne Zoo, we are looking beyond the school years with a philosophy of providing education for life. Our student zookeepers care for the animals housed throughout the school. The school implements the Victorian Curriculum and the curriculum structure is characterized by a school wide, Foundation to 6 inquiry learning program together with a strong emphasis on English and Mathematics learning with precise and explicit teaching at point of need within rich authentic tasks and problems. The Foundation to Year 6 Inquiry Learning Scope and Sequence Curriculum has embraced a Discovery Learning program in the Early years which includes inquiry and student voice. Staff and students utilize technology in a ubiquitous manner and the school is well resourced and further supported by families providing their children with their own ipads. The school has a commitment to Positive Education which underpins all teaching and learning, engagement, wellbeing and interactions with the whole school community and applicants need to be committed to this approach.
The school is organised into learning communities: Prep, Years 1 and 2, Years 3 and 4, and Years 5 and 6. Teachers work collaboratively as PLCs to plan, implement, moderate and evaluate student learning. The leadership structure across the school consists of Teaching and Learning Leaders in each learning community, along with School Improvement Leaders to implement the Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.
At Warrnambool East Primary School there is a culture of high expectations and no excuses amongst the staff, students and parents. We have an environment that encourages success in student learning and academic results as well as a high standard for student interactions and behaviour. Student engagement and wellbeing is managed in a restorative manner and the school has a long and proud history of positive student management and wellbeing. Warrnambool East Primary School is a lead school for Respectful Relationships and acknowledged for the progress in the Healthy Together Achievement Program. The school has been awarded for their work in wellbeing and engagement.
Classroom Teacher • South West Region, Warrnambool
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