Classroom Teacher

Overview

Classroom Teacher - Graduate teachers and part time applicants welcome to apply

Gisborne Primary School has a current enrolment of 484 pupils with 50 staff. Situated in the picturesque country town of Gisborne, 53km from Melbourne, Gisborne Primary School has been serving its rural community for over 150 years. The school provides a stimulating and safe learning environment where students are supported in their pursuit of excellence and in the realisation of their maximum potential.

The site includes a mix of modern and historic buildings with well equipped technology areas, library, teacher resource and withdrawal areas, a gymnasium, canteen, visual arts room and adventure playgrounds. Our teachers differentiate the curriculum to meet learning needs, with quality planning, teaching and assessment practices considered a high priority. Students are encouraged to share their voice through classes and leadership opportunities; School Captains, House Captains, Arts, Community & Sustainability/Environment Leadership teams and two Class Captains lead classroom and school activities.

Specialist programs include Physical Education, STEM, Music, Visual Art and Italian (LOTE).

Teachers plan collaboratively and use data to inform teaching and monitor each child’s progress. Professional development focuses on current best practices, often through Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Gisborne Primary School is a PLC Link school supporting teachers and leaders across the state to implement PLC in their schools. The school values home/school partnership and parental involvement in student learning.

The school motto is Caring, featured as a logo on the uniform, with values of Respect, Responsibility, Personal Best, Resilience and Caring. The philosophy is that every student can learn in a safe, happy and positive environment.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to integrate literacy and numeracy skills, with experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning, using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in establishing collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support learning, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes aligned with Department values and a commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional learning to improve teaching quality.

SC6 Demonstrated capacity to create a learning environment that maximises student empowerment.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges – Range 1 and Range 2. The focus is on planning, preparation and teaching to achieve specific student outcomes, with ongoing reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and practice. As experience grows, teachers may undertake additional duties aligned with salary range and experience.

Classroom Teacher Range 2

Range 2 teachers contribute to improving student performance and outcomes aligned with the school’s strategic plan and state priorities. They help develop and implement school policies and priorities and focus on increasing staff knowledge about effective instruction.

Range 2 teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet diverse student needs
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers to engage in critical reflection and expand capacity
- Provide expert advice on content, processes and strategies for professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that improve student outcomes

Classroom Teacher Range 1

Range 1 teachers focus on developing skills with structured guidance, planning, preparation and teaching to achieve student outcomes. They teach a range of students/classes, may supervise student teachers, and operate under general direction within established work practices and priorities.

At Range 1, teachers participate in developing school policies and programs and assist in implementing school priorities. New entrants receive structured support, mentoring and guidance, plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects, and are expected to participate in induction and professional learning activities.

Range 1 teachers are responsible for teaching their own classes and may participate in policy development, project teams and co-curricular 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 program
- Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organizational duties as determined by the School Principal
- Participating in 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 specified curriculum areas.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The department supports safe, respectful workplaces and flexible work arrangements, including reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. For recruitment support, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates may contact the Koorie Outcomes Division via marrung@education.vic.gov.au. Applicants seeking part-time work are encouraged to apply and may request a reduced time fraction, negotiated case-by-case.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child-safe environments. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with legal obligations and Child Safe Standards. The department’s Values are Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Details are available on the department’s website and through school documentation.

Graduate teachers and part-time/job-share applicants are welcome to apply. Please ensure your application includes: a resume with relevant experience and contact details, a section addressing the selection criteria, and three referees with contact information. The selection panel may seek additional referees. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment

- All staff have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment check
- Probationary period may apply during the first year and induction/support programs provided
- Detailed terms and conditions are available on the Department’s HR website

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

- Provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching
- If completing a postgraduate-level initial teaching program on or after 1 January 2024, demonstrated completion of a postgraduate-level accredited program satisfying Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership standards
- A Victorian ITE graduate after 1 July 2016 must demonstrate LANTITE requirements (the test may be part of the Victorian ITE program)

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