Classroom Teacher - Generalist

Government schools

Wangaratta

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Housing assistance

Retention payments

Job summary

Myrrhee Primary School in rural Victoria invites applications for a classroom teacher (Range 1/2) focused on planning, preparation and delivering high-quality programs that improve student outcomes.

You will reflect on practice, use student data to inform instruction, and collaborate with families and the school community to support wellbeing and engagement.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum and ability to teach literacy and numeracy.
Experience planning and implementing high-impact teaching strategies and evaluating impact on student growth.
Experience monitoring and assessing student learning and using data to inform teaching.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, colleagues and community.
Reflection on practice and engagement in ongoing professional learning to improve teaching quality.

Responsibilities

Direct teaching of groups and individuals.
Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation within the school.
Undertake other classroom and organisational duties as directed by the principal.
Participate in parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions.
Support staff in policy development and school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High-impact teaching

Data-informed practice

Interpersonal communication

Professional reflection

Job description

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.

Selection Criteria

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 (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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Program Benefits

This position has been advertised as part of theTargeted Financial Incentives (TFI)program and includes incentive and retention payments.Payments are only applicable and payable if the successful candidate meets the candidate eligibility criteria.

Payments and support on offer (subject tocandidate eligibility criteria, see below)

A commencement incentive payment (pro-rata for positions less than full-time) to the amount of$50,000(before-tax).
Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to$5,000) and support to identify suitable housing.
$10,000(before-tax) retention payments (pro-rata for positions less than full-time), at the conclusion of the second, third and fourth years of employment, for a total of up to $30,000 (before-tax). Each retention payment is subject to successful completion of employment milestones.

This position has been advertised as part of theRegional Relocation Incentives (RRI)and includes retention payments.Payments are only applicable and payable if the successful candidate meets the candidate eligibility criteria.

Payments and support on offer (subject tocandidate eligibility criteria, see below)

Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to$5,000) and support to identify suitable housing.
$10,000(before-tax) retention payments (pro-rata for positions less than full-time), at the conclusion of the second, third and fourth years of employment, for a total of up to $30,000 (before-tax). Each retention payment is subject to successful completion of employment milestones.

TFI candidate eligibility criteria

The successful candidate must be a new employee to this school.
The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 2 years of employment at this school.
The successful candidate must not have previously received $50,000 (before-tax), or more, in commencement TFI payments within the last 5 years:
The successful candidate meets the requirements for relocation (e.g. ordinarily resides at least 1 hour from this school at the time of application), as outlined within 'Travel and Personal Expenses - Teaching Service'.
The successful candidate's ordinary place of residence is not classified as `Remote Australia (Vic.)' or `Outer Regional Australia (Vic.), per Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areas.
Where the recruiting school is located within `Inner Regional Australia (Vic.), the successful candidate's ordinary place of residence is not classified as `Inner Regional Australia (Vic.), per Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areas.

RRI candidate eligibility criteria

The successful candidate must be a new employee to this school.
The successful candidate must remain employed at this school for 2 years to receive their initial retention payment, and remain for subsequent years for the third-year and fourth-year payments.
The successful candidate meets the requirements for relocation (e.g. ordinarily resides at least 1 hour from this school at the time of applicationand relocates), as outlined within 'Travel and Personal Expenses - Teaching Service'.
The successful candidate's ordinary place of residence is not classified as `Remote Australia (Vic.)' or `Outer Regional Australia (Vic.)', per Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areas.
Where the recruiting school is located within `Inner Regional Australia (Vic.), the successful candidate's ordinary place of residence is not classified as `Inner Regional Australia (Vic.)', per Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areas.

For further information onAustralian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3 Remoteness Areasarea classifications, or to review a particular school or ordinary place of residence address, refer toABS Maps, via Australian Bureau of Statistics (select filter '2021 Remoteness Area').

Further information regarding this offering is available on the department's website athttps://www.vic.gov.au/Relocation-incentives-to-teach-in-Regional-Victoria

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.

Location Profile

Myrrhee Primary School is a small rural school dedicated to providing exceptional learning opportunities for every student. Located in the majestic Myrrhee Valley approximately 40 minutes from Benalla and Wangaratta, and on the doorstep of the renowned King Valley, the school is surrounded by natural bushland which forms an integral part of the learning environment.
We have high expectations for our students with an emphasis on student learning and growth. Teaching and learning at Myrrhee Primary School is grounded in evidence-based practice aligned with the science of learning. Literacy is delivered through Promoting Literacy Development (PLD), a structured synthetic phonics program, with students learning through explicit teaching in reading, writing and spelling. Mathematics is taught through the Explicit Mathematics Program.
The school provides a high staff-to-student ratio, with Education Support staff in both classrooms working alongside teachers to support need. Student data is used consistently to inform teaching and targeted intervention.
Student wellbeing is central to school practice. Programs include weekly
`Making Monday Mindful sessions, which include cooking, gardening, building and health activities. Students take part in weekly bushwalks, and our natural environment plays an active role in supporting wellbeing.

Students also benefit from a range of enrichment opportunities including outdoor education programs, physical education, AUSLAN, music, and access to visiting art and library services. As part of the King Valley Cluster, students participate in inter-school activities, camps and sporting events, and staff share professional learning with colleagues across the cluster.
Myrrhee Primary School prides itself on strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
We welcome applications from teachers of all experience.

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