Classroom Teacher

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Romsey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Romsey Primary School in Victoria invites applications for a classroom teacher. The school serves Prep to 6, on an 11.5 hectare site with modern facilities and a committed staff.

The role focuses on planning, preparation and teaching programs to meet diverse student needs, using high‑impact strategies, data to inform practice, and ongoing professional learning. All classroom teachers may undertake other duties as required; Range 1 and Range 2 salary ranges apply, with a strong partnership with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Teaching strategies

Monitoring student progress

Interpersonal skills

Professional learning

Job description

Location: Loddon Mallee - Macedon Ranges

Reference: 1541788

Location Profile

Romsey Primary School is an inclusive government primary school for years Prep to 6. The school was established in 1865 just North of the township and was relocated in 1994 to its current 11.5ha site on Station St. In 2026 there were 324 students enrolled, drawn mainly from the town and immediate area. 5% of the student population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent. The staffing profile consists of 24 Equivalent Full-Time teaching staff which is made up of 2 principal class members, 1 learning Specialist, 1 Leading teacher ,1 Mental and Health Wellbeing Coordinator, 15 class teachers and 4 specialist program teachers (Physical Education, Visual Arts, Intercultural Studies and STEM). There is the equivalent of 20 Educational Support staff who work across the school in administration, Disability Inclusion and first aid.The whole school vision is Romsey Primary strives to be an inclusive and empowering learning community, which fosters confident, creative, caring, curious and collaborative learners who ¿dare to be excellent¿. Our values are Respect; Be cooperative, honest and tolerant of others, Integrity; Be honest, sincere, truthful and trustworthy and Responsibility; Make responsible choices, care for our school environment and the safety and wellbeing of others and yourself, these are positioned in our values triangle overarching the You Can Do it Keys of Resilience, Confidence, Getting Along, Persistence and Organisation as the skills which form a strong base for our excellent learners. These keys describe the qualities members of our school community need to develop and model in order to demonstrate our core values. The teaching of literacy and numeracy is underpinned by a whole school instructional model. Teachers differentiate the curriculum to suit the individual learning needs of our students. Planning and assessment practices are a high priority and are used to drive curriculum planning and delivery and are used to track student progress. The Kimochis program was introduced as a school side Social and Emotional Learning Program with support from our Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and a School Wide Positive Behaviour Approach has continued to be implemented. In 2026 the school operates 15 classes on the 11.5 hectare site.The school is well equipped with a library, performing arts centre, gymnasium, art room, LOTE room and canteen. Within the spacious grounds the school has a soccer pitch, football oval, athletics track, cricket oval, basketball courts and tennis courts. The school also runs The Stephanie Alexander Garden Kitchen program across all cohorts.

Location Profile

Romsey Primary School is an inclusive government primary school for years Prep to 6. The school was established in 1865 just North of the township and was relocated in 1994 to its current 11.5ha site on Station St. In 2026 there were 324 students enrolled, drawn mainly from the town and immediate area. 5% of the student population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent. The staffing profile consists of 24 Equivalent Full-Time teaching staff which is made up of 2 principal class members, 1 learning Specialist, 1 Leading teacher ,1 Mental and Health Wellbeing Coordinator, 15 class teachers and 4 specialist program teachers (Physical Education, Visual Arts, Intercultural Studies and STEM). There is the equivalent of 20 Educational Support staff who work across the school in administration, Disability Inclusion and first aid.The whole school vision is Romsey Primary strives to be an inclusive and empowering learning community, which fosters confident, creative, caring, curious and collaborative learners who ¿dare to be excellent¿. Our values are Respect; Be cooperative, honest and tolerant of others, Integrity; Be honest, sincere, truthful and trustworthy and Responsibility; Make responsible choices, care for our school environment and the safety and wellbeing of others and yourself, these are positioned in our values triangle overarching the You Can Do it Keys of Resilience, Confidence, Getting Along, Persistence and Organisation as the skills which form a strong base for our excellent learners. These keys describe the qualities members of our school community need to develop and model in order to demonstrate our core values. The teaching of literacy and numeracy is underpinned by a whole school instructional model. Teachers differentiate the curriculum to suit the individual learning needs of our students. Planning and assessment practices are a high priority and are used to drive curriculum planning and delivery and are used to track student progress. The Kimochis program was introduced as a school side Social and Emotional Learning Program with support from our Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and a School Wide Positive Behaviour Approach has continued to be implemented. In 2026 the school operates 15 classes on the 11.5 hectare site.The school is well equipped with a library, performing arts centre, gymnasium, art room, LOTE room and canteen. Within the spacious grounds the school has a soccer pitch, football oval, athletics track, cricket oval, basketball courts and tennis courts. The school also runs The Stephanie Alexander Garden Kitchen program across all cohorts.

Romsey Primary School receives excellent support at all levels from School Council and Parent Helpers for classroom programs. School activities encourage parents to become partners with staff in developing positive educational outcomes. Parents are active participants in their children¿s education through fundraising, special days, celebrations, community events, classroom helping and environmental projects.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated 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.

SC2Demonstrated 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.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

SC5Demonstrated 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