Graduate Teacher Program - English

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Glen Eira College in Caulfield/East Melbourne area is seeking graduates to join our teaching team as range 1 classroom teachers. The role focuses on developing skills and competencies with structured support and guidance from experienced teachers, and on planning, preparing and delivering programs to achieve student outcomes.

New entrants receive mentoring, induction programs and ongoing professional learning to integrate curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.

Qualificações

• Completed teacher education program and eligible for teacher registration.
• New entrants receive structured mentoring and induction.
• Ability to plan and teach across one or more subjects.
• Commitment to Victorian Department values and student learning.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver teaching programs aligned to curriculum.
• Monitor and report student progress.
• Collaborate with mentors and colleagues to improve practice.
• Support and supervise student teachers during placement.
• Contribute to school policies and co-curricular programs.

Conhecimentos

Literacy and numeracy teaching

High impact teaching

Data-informed instruction

Student wellbeing & engagement

Professional development

Formação académica

Initial teacher education

Teacher registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

SC5Demonstratedbehaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professionallearning 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 (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:

• A specific response to the Key Selection Criteria
• A copy of qualification transcripts (to be brought to interview if shortlisted)
• VIT registration number
• A summary of relevant experience
• Three referees able to comment on your application¿s key criteria (please provide phone numbers and email addresses)

Please note: Referees not listed may be contacted.

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.

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).

Glen Eira College is a dynamic, co-educational school recognized for its strong academic approach We foster a vibrant learning environment that empowers students to learn, grow, and form meaningful connections as local and global citizens who respect the rights of all.

Vision

At Glen Eira College, our vision is for students to be empowered learners and engaged members of their community, both locally and globally. Learn, Grow, Connect.

Values

• Growth and Striving: We grow and aspire to learn by innovating and collaborating together.
• Equity and Integrity: We all have access to a broad range of opportunities that are inclusive of our diverse community.
• Care and Respect: We care for each other, we act respectfully and support each other in doing our best.

Student Learning and Excellence

Glen Eira College offers a highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program, enabling talented students to advance a year ahead in core subjects such as English, Maths, Humanities, and Science. We also deliver a robust EAL and International Student Program, reflecting our global perspective.

Our team comprises 64.1 Effective Full-Time (EFT) teachers, 4 Principal Class members, and 24.32 Education Support staff. Supported by an engaged College Council and parent community, our leadership team continues to strive for excellence.

We opened our new Bulukuyt Senior Building in March 2026 which now allows for growth with a capacity cap at 1200 students.

We are committed to high quality language learning, offering students a choice of:

• French:
  • French 1st Language (Accredited to deliver CNED for native speakers)
  • French Immersion (3 lessons weekly of French Language, 3 of Humanities, 2 of Drama¿all in French)
  • Mainstream French
• Japanese:
  • Japanese Immersion (3 lessons of Japanese Language, 4 of Science¿all in Japanese)
  • Mainstream Japanese

In 2024, the program won the Dr Lawrie Shears Outstanding Global Teaching and Learning Award given by the Victorian Government.

Student Success

We provide a comprehensive curriculum with a wide range of Year 10 to 12 subjects. Our challenging extra-curricular programs, personal development opportunities, and leadership training enable students to develop both socially and academically.
Year 12 students benefit from access to Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) and university enhancement programs. GEC graduates continue a proud tradition of excellent VCE results, progressing to tertiary and TAFE courses of their choice.

School Improvement Focus

Glen Eira College is on a strategic journey of improvement, reflected in significant growth and improved student outcomes. We are proud recipients of The Age¿s `Schools that Excel¿ Award and have become the community¿s school of choice.

We remain committed to ongoing improvement through the delivery of holistic educational programs that meet the diverse needs of our students. We invite highly capable professionals to join us on our mission to excel as Caulfield¿s school of choice.

Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm