Graduate Teacher Program

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Government of Victoria, Australia seeks graduates to join Melbourne schools, delivering curriculum-based teaching with guided mentoring and structured professional learning to develop classroom practice and student outcomes.

Graduates will plan and teach across year levels, monitor student progress, and engage with families and colleagues to support wellbeing and achievement in a diverse learning community.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of the curriculum with ability to teach literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to respond to diverse student learning needs.
• Capacity to monitor and respond to student progress using data.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver teaching programs for assigned year levels.
• Teach across subject areas within the curriculum.
• Monitor and report student progress to parents and school.
• Implement strategies to achieve learning outcomes.
• Maintain records of attendance and student progress.
• Collaborate with mentors and participate in professional development.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy instruction

Data-informed practice

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1546847

Selection Criteria - Graduates

SC1Demonstrated 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.

SC2Demonstrated 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.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

Role - Graduates

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 (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]

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:

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.

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).

Established in 1873, Carlton North Primary School is in the inner-north, approximately 3 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD, on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Carlton North Primary School is passionate about empowering students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions they need to thrive both today and into the future. Guided by the Victorian Curriculum and underpinned by the firm belief that every child can learn and succeed, our teaching practices are designed to nurture independent, lifelong learners who are ready to embrace change, think critically and contribute positively to an ever-changing world. Students, staff and the wider community are incredibly proud of Carlton North Primary School, which is highly regarded within the local community. Student enrolments have remained relatively stable, generally ranging between 280 and 299 students, with an enrolment ceiling of 300. Our teaching staff are committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for every student while continuously developing and refining their own professional practice. Teachers work collaboratively in Professional Learning Teams, using evidence and feedback to reflect on and improve their teaching. Carlton North Primary School is committed to developing students as active learners who have agency in their education and are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. Students are supported to contribute meaningfully to the broader school and local community.

Applications close Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm