Classroom Teacher Range 2

Government schools; Warrnambool; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

1:1 iPad program

Laptop program

Descripción de la vacante

Warrnambool West Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic classroom teacher to contribute to student learning and school improvement. The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring peers, and supporting student teachers.

Applicants must hold provisional or full VIT registration and meet the Department's qualification requirements, with opportunities to engage in professional learning and school initiatives.

Formación

• Must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• If completed after 01/01/2024, must demonstrate satisfactory completion of a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program.
• If Victorian ITE program completed after 01/07/2016, must demonstrate LANTITE requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Direct teaching of groups and individuals.
• Develop, implement and evaluate a curriculum area or program within the school.
• Undertake other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal.
• Participate in parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions.
• Undertake other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Conocimientos

Content knowledge

Pedagogical practice

Mentor/coach

Data-informed instruction

Educación

Provisional or full VIT registration

Postgraduate initial teacher education accreditation

LANTITE literacy/numeracy requirements

Descripción del empleo

Role 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.

• 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.

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 [email protected] 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

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.

Qualification Requirements

• The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching;
• 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';
• 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 at Recruitment in Schools .

Location Profile

Warrnambool West Primary School is located in the rural city of Warrnambool. We are in an established residential setting on a hilltop, overlooking the western end of the city. We are set on spacious grounds with well established gardens. We have a current enrolment of 140 students with a staff of 20. This includes 2 Principal Class, 13 Teaching Class and 9 EFT Education Support Staff. In 2025 both the MHIPS and Disability Inclusion Initiatives have commenced. A Warrnambool City Council Kindergarten is co-located on site and opened in 2014. Warrnambool West Primary School believes in high levels of learning for all. Our AIP has a strong focus on learning and wellbeing and using our equity funding resourcing, small class sizes and point of need teaching are a central aspect of our teaching and learning programs. We are an inclusive learning community unpinned by the values of Inclusive, Respect, Safe and be a Learner. Our values determine the way in which we, as a community interact to ensure children are supported in their learning and social emotional journey. Warrnambool West Primary School strives for achievement through its successful PLC structure where student data is used in a timely and efficient manner to inform decision making for teaching and learning. Specialist programs are offered in STEM, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music and AUSLAN. Our school has a 1-1 classroom iPad and laptop program. We know that all students have the capacity to learn and that students thrive when provided with learning opportunities that recognise their needs and abilities. The wellbeing of our students and staff is important. We create a positive school climate, applying the philosophies of School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) which allows us to respond positively to student¿s needs. The high calibre Wellbeing team consists of a Principal Class Wellbeing Mentor who provides support and guidance for our students, staff and families. We also have a Disability Inclusion Co-Ordinator. The partnership between the school and the home is highly valued at Warrnambool West Primary School. Parents and carers are encouraged to be actively involved in the educational progress of your child / children. To support working families, we host an Outside School Hours Care Program operated by our School Council.