Classroom Teacher - On-going

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South Melbourne Park Primary School in Melbourne seeks a classroom teacher to deliver engaging programs aligned with the Victorian curriculum, with a focus on literacy and numeracy development and responding to diverse student learning needs.

The role centers on planning, preparation and teaching, with opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom, mentor other teachers, and collaborate with families and the wider school community to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Victorian Curriculum and assessment practices.
• Ability to plan and implement literacy and numeracy programs.
• Experience in using data to inform teaching and monitor student progress.

Responsibilities

• Direct teaching of groups of students and individuals.
• Contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum areas or programs.
• Undertake other classroom teaching related and organizational duties as determined by the Principal.
• Participate in parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions.
• Undertake other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy & numeracy integration

High impact teaching strategies

Data-informed instruction

Collaborative relationships

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1548169

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.

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 [e-mail]

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:

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:

• 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).

Why South Melbourne Park Primary School? We are a dynamic and collaborative community of educators dedicated to keeping kids at the heart of our decisions. Through shared learning and a commitment to evidence-based practice, we strive to continually improve our teaching and impact. We are seeking passionate teachers who value teamwork, embrace the Science of Learning, and are committed to the belief that when we know better, we do better.

Our vision is to`inspire a new generation of curious minds¿.

Our mission is to foster a community of global citizens, grounded in integrity, empathy, and respect for self and others. We aim to nurture highly literate, numerate and curious life-long learners who are equipped to become the problem solvers of tomorrow.

South Melbourne Park is a state of the art school that opened its doors at the beginning of 2019. Current enrolments sit at 400. Located in Albert Park Reserve, the school offers modern learning facilities in a unique heritage setting, surrounded by parkland and one of Melbourne¿s leading sports precincts. The historic Albert Park Signal Depot and Drill Hall buildings have been beautifully repurposed as classroom and specialist spaces, along with a central library. They sit alongside a new Discovery learning block and a gym with a competition-grade netball and basketball court.

Teaching and pedagogy inside the learning precincts reflects research-based best practice with staff collaborating in professional learning communities. The learning philosophy at South Melbourne Park is closely aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 and the work of the Australian Education Research Organisation. Our instructional model focuses on Explicit Teaching, with an emphasis on developing the foundational skills that lead to proficiency. South Melbourne Park aspires to be a place where children love to learn and grow. Every Friday, we facilitatePassions sessions¿an opportunity for students to explore, wonder, create, and innovate by following passions that may have emerged through the enduring understandings developed in other curriculum areas.

¿Kids at the Heart¿ is the mantra that drives our decision making

• The school is accessible by public transport. All day paid parking is available at Lakeside carpark.
• Our recruitment process has two stages:
• Stage 1 includes an interview for those shortlisted
• Stage 2 includes an observation of practice at SMPPS, for those who are successful at stage 1.

Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.59pm