Classroom Teacher - 2027 Start Upper Years

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wimba Primary School in Tarneit, part of the Department of Education Victoria, invites applications for a Classroom Teacher with a 2027 start in Upper Years. You will contribute to a growing, high-achieving learning community.

The role emphasizes evidence-informed teaching, a structured literacy program, Maths, STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education, plus strong induction, mentoring and coaching for graduates and experienced teachers.

Job description

Classroom Teacher - 2027 Start Upper Years

Department of Education Victoria – Tarneit VIC

Wimba Primary School is one of Victoria's newest and fastest-growing schools, opening in January 2024 in the thriving community of Tarneit, just 25 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD. Conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Western Ring Road and Western Highway, our school will become even more accessible with the opening of the new West Tarneit Station in September. The new V/Line service will provide convenient access from Melbourne, Geelong, and surrounding suburbs, making Wimba an ideal workplace for educators seeking excellent career opportunities without the inner-city commute.

In just three years, Wimba has grown to more than 590 students from Prep to Year 6 and has rapidly established a reputation for excellence, innovation, and strong community partnerships. Guided by our values of Community, Excellence, Integrity, and Happiness, we have created a culture where students, staff, and families feel connected, supported, and inspired to succeed.

A School Where Excellence is Already Evident

At Wimba, our results speak for themselves. Despite being a newly established school, our students are already demonstrating outstanding academic growth through high-quality, evidence-informed teaching.

• 80% of Year 3 and Year 5 students achieving Strong or Exceeding in NAPLAN Writing
• 70% of Year 3 and Year 5 students achieving Strong or Exceeding in NAPLAN Reading
• Almost 90% of students achieving the Victorian Curriculum standard in Reading and Writing through Teacher Judgement
• Student, Parent and Staff Opinion Survey results consistently achieving 80% positive endorsement or higher

Why Teachers Love Working at Wimba

Wimba Primary School is more than a workplace¿it's a professional learning community where educators are trusted, supported and empowered to thrive.

Our staff benefit from:

• Weekly Team Planning and Collaboration meetings that focus on improving student outcomes through data-informed practice.
• A structured, evidence-based curriculum with comprehensive planning resources that reduce workload and provide consistency.
• Explicit teaching practices aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model.
• High-quality programs in Structured Literacy, Mathematics, STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education.
• Strong induction, mentoring and coaching for graduate and experienced teachers alike.
• A positive and inclusive culture supported through School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS).
• Modern, purpose-built