Location Profile
Cranbourne East Primary School (CEPS) is located in the Hunt Club Estate in one of the fastest growth areas in the Southeastern growth corridor. The school is located at No 2 Bowyer Avenue, Cranbourne East and is co-located with Cranbourne East Secondary College, whom we enjoy and value a strong partnership with. Adjacent to the school site is a three-room kindergarten and maternal health centre, City of Casey sports oval and pavilion as well as Marnebek School (Corrigans Road Campus).
The school is an exciting state of the art facility built under the Partnerships Victoria in Schools Project (PViS), which opened at the start of 2011. The school is built for a long-term student enrolment of 450 students, however due to early rapid enrolment growth and long-term stabilised enrolments, this figure has been surpassed with current enrolment at 901 students. 64.6% of these students speak a language other than English at home.
The dedicated staff of CEPS comprises of 6 Principal Class (full-time and part-time), 4 Learning Specialists (Literacy, Numeracy and Inclusion), 1 Leading Teacher (Numeracy), 61 teaching staff (full and part time), 1 Psychologist, 1 Student Counsellor, 1 Engagement Officer, 1 Mental Health in Primary Schools teacher, 4 Tutor Learning Initiative teachers, 15 Classroom Education Support Staff, 1 Business Manager, 7 Office Administration staff including a First Aid Officer. The current SFOE Index is 0.3934.
The school undertook their School Review in Term 2 2024 and has a new Strategic Plan. In line with recommendations from the School Review, CEPS undertook a review of our co-teaching model, involving extensive staff collaborative research of best practice, broad community consultation with parents, and consultative engagement with students. Drawing on what was heard and learned through this process, the decision was made to change the learning structure to a single-teacher/single-class model, which commenced in 2025.
Employing similar consultative practices, and guided by the review, SIT has also changed the structure of the day from a split timetable to a single timetable, employing 4 sessions and 3 breaks in the timetable.
CEPS is undergoing an exciting phase of growth and development of learning and teaching, guided by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0) and is grounded in the latest research from the Science of Learning. At CEPS, this means creating learning environments that prioritise explicit teaching, cognitive load management, regular review and deep content knowledge.
CEPS is committed to evidence-based practices that support every student to succeed. A key element of this work is the implementation of Phonics Plus, a structured synthetic phonics program designed to build strong foundations in early reading. Instructional Practices aligned with Explicit Instruction, a strong emphasis on high-impact teaching strategies, professional collaboration and reflective practice support the schools teaching and learning programs.
In addition to core curriculum areas, students at CEPS benefit from a broad and enriching specialist program. Specialist areas include Science, Physical Education, AUSLAN, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and STEM. These subjects offer students opportunities to explore creativity, develop physical and scientific skills, express themselves, and engage with real-world problem-solving in innovative ways. At CEPS, we are proud to be building a future-focused learning culture where every student is supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Cranbourne East Primary School is a place of vibrant learning and professional practice. It is a happy, exciting and engaging learning environment where student centred learning occurs. CEPS offers a comprehensive curriculum with a strong focus placed on literacy, numeracy and wellbeing. Using the School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework (SWPBS), teachers place greater emphasis on enhancing student engagement and improving attendance using relevant data to create ambitious yet achievable learning goals. Our staff work collaboratively to ensure each student is supported and nurtured individually.
At Cranbourne East Primary School, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality teaching, strong relationships, and the opportunity to thrive. Our passionate and skilled staff are committed to continuous improvement, working collaboratively to deliver excellence in education. With a clear vision aligned to our Strategic Plan, and grounded in the values of inclusion, respect and academic growth, we are building a culture where curiosity is encouraged, progress is celebrated, and each learner is empowered to succeed. CEPS is not just a place of learning¿it is a community where students, staff and families grow together with purpose, pride and passion.
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.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
0.6 time fraction, work days are negotiable
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:
* 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 2024, 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 2016 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.