Classroom Teacher - 2027 Start Upper Years

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wimba Primary School in Tarneit, near Melbourne, invites applications for a Classroom Teacher to begin in 2027. The role covers Upper Years with a focus on evidence-informed teaching and high-quality planning in a growing, supportive community school.

The school values community, excellence, integrity and happiness, and offers opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and collaboration within a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, literacy and numeracy integration.
• SC2: Planning high-impact teaching strategies and evaluating student growth.
• SC3: Monitoring and assessing student learning; using data to inform practice.
• SC4: Interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Direct teaching of groups and individuals.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Undertake other classroom teaching and organisational duties as needed.
• Participate in parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions.
• Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Job description

Classroom Teacher - 2027 Start Upper Years

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.

Our recent achievement highlights include:

• 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

These achievements reflect the collective expertise, dedication and collaboration of our staff and our unwavering commitment to every student's success.

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 facilities designed to support innovative teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, with a supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing, sustainability and professional fulfilment.
• A joyful school culture that celebrates achievements, milestones and special events, with regular opportunities to recognise and share the successes of students, staff and the wider school community.

Make a Genuine Difference

Creating an incredibly rewarding environment where teachers can make a lasting impact on student growth. Every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best through high expectations, strong relationships and personalised learning.

Community partnerships are at the heart of everything we do, with families actively engaged in learning and school life. Students enjoy extensive leadership opportunities, wellbeing programs, sporting events and cultural celebrations, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive school culture.

At Wimba, we also take pride in celebrating together. We make time to acknowledge student progress, staff achievements and whole-school successes, ensuring that our community shares in the joy of learning and growth.

Join Our Growing Team

As Wimba continues to grow, we are seeking passionate, collaborative educators who share our commitment to excellence and are excited to help shape the future of an outstanding school community.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge or an early career educator seeking exceptional support and professional growth, Wimba Primary School offers an environment where you can flourish professionally while making a meaningful difference every day.

If you are looking for a school with outstanding student achievement, a supportive leadership team, exceptional professional learning, modern facilities, a healthy work-life balance, and a positive workplace culture that celebrates success, Wimba Primary School is the place for you.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (seeWorkplace 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

• 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

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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

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 atRecruitment in Schools.