Graduate Primary Classroom Teacher

Department of Education Victoria; Timboon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Timboon P-12 School in Victoria is seeking graduates for classroom teaching roles. Successful applicants will implement high impact teaching strategies, monitor student progress with data, and collaborate with colleagues and families to support student learning and well-being.

Applicants must be eligible for Victorian Teacher Registration and commit to professional learning within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant curriculum and ability to incorporate literacy and numeracy skills.
• Capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies and evaluate growth.
• Ability to monitor and assess student learning and provide feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with families and staff.
• Commitment to professional learning and departmental values.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach a range of programs and courses to achieve student outcomes.
• Teach in assigned subject areas to a year level and adapt as needed.
• Monitor, evaluate and report student progress in key learning areas.
• Implement strategies to improve student learning outcomes and engagement.
• Maintain class records and support effective student management.
• Work with a mentor to plan, implement and reflect on professional development.
• Potential to supervise student activities and contribute to co-curricular programs.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum

High impact teaching strategies

Use of data to inform practice

Interpersonal and communication skills

Reflective practice and professional学习

Education

Teaching Registration (VIT)

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Timboon VIC

23h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

PurposeTimboon P-12 School is committed to continuous improvement in our learning and teaching that reflects current and future learning needs. The school is proud of a culture that provides quality learning opportunities with a focus on ensuring that all members of the school experience success that leads to their chosen pathway of further education or employment.ValuesThrough the implementation of the Respectful Relationships Program, the school values are RESPECT, COMMITMENT and EMPATHY. Timboon P-12 School is a school where relationships are based on trust and mutual respect: Where the contributions of all are valued and acknowledged. These values are underpinned by the school motto: ¿Strength through Understanding¿by providing high levels of academic, social and emotional learning for all our students.Environmental ContextSocio-demographic CompositionTimboon P-12 School is located on one campus of eight picturesque tree filled hectares, 53 kilometres east of Warrnambool.The town of Timboon is the focal point of a remote, rural community economically dependent on the dairy industry; the development of a local boutique food producers trail is adding to the town¿s tourism appeal created by its proximity to coastal and marine national parks. Timboon P-12 School is close to tourist destinations along the Shipwreck Coast and this provides employment in the hospitality industry. Agribusiness, gas production, education and health services also provide valuable employment.The school has a modern School/Community Library, industry-standard Food Technology, school hall, metalwork and woodwork facilities, a canteen, Agri-centre and shares a sporting complex with the local community.In 2019 the school officially opened a $5-Million-dollar redevelopment. This included a brand-new secondary wing with classrooms and specialist spaces. There are open spaces for students but also traditional classrooms. The primary campus moved into redeveloped classroom in 2019, previously occupied by the Secondary. The primary section is spread over 3 buildings including the original school built in 1948.Curriculum ProvisionThe school provides a comprehensive curriculum with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Instruction is based on teaching students at the point of need, using Gradual Release of Responsibility to develop independence and enhance the engagement of all students. Curriculum initiatives include; Sounds Write, Primary Science, STEM and ICT curriculum, and a wide selection of VET subjects. An extensive list of VCE and VCE VM subjects is available to students. An integrated curriculum program and unit system address the domains of Science, Humanities/History, Design and Technology, The Arts, Civics and Citizenship, Health, and LOTE which are cross-referenced with literacy. Specialist teachers provide targeted instruction. Interdisciplinary, personal, and social learning are addressed within the domains and supported by a range of Outdoor Education camps and excursions. Students with special needs are well supported by Educational Support Staff and a Special Needs Coordinator. Individual Learning Plans are developed across the school for students well above and well-below the expected level of the curriculum. Individual pathway interviews take place for all students in years 10 to 12.In 2012 theinnovative Timboon Agriculture Project was created. It is a school/industry partnership initiative through which businesses and community members support and work with Timboon P-12 School¿s teaching staff to integrate `real-life learning¿ into the curriculum to:Support student learning and increase applied learning opportunities,Increase student awareness of preparation for and interest in agricultural education pathways and careers,Increase school engagement with the local community,Improve retention of students at secondary level, and retention or return of school leavers to the district.The `TAP¿ (Timboon Agriculture Project) program is based around the local Agriculture Industry and is well supported by families, local business and community.Extra-CurriculaThe school is an active participant in district sports, including team and individual events. Students are encouraged to participate in instrumental music lessons provided at school and rock bands in Year 6. Every second year, the school runs a musical/theatre production. The school supports local community events, such as Crayfest, ANZAC, and Remembrance Day commemorations.Student leadership roles exist throughout the school, including School Captains, House Captains, Student Representative Council and Junior School Council members.

Selection Criteria - Graduates

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role - Graduates

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 - Graduates

Core responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study


• Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level


• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas


• Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes


• Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress


• Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.


• Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs


• Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs

Who May Apply - Graduates

To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:

• have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, and


• not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence

Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

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

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 athttp://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).

Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found atRecruitment in Schools.

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