Performing Arts Teacher 0.6

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1455243

**Location Profile**:
Wallarano Primary School is a large multicultural primary school situated in Noble Park. The school services a culturally rich community of 631 students with over 40 nationalities, of which 65% are from a non-English speaking background and speaking a total of 45 different languages and 1% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. The schools socio-economic band value is Low with a Student Family Occupation [SFO] index of.6493 and a SFOE of.5323. 38% of families receive the CSEF. The school is committed to providing a rich, relevant curriculum that promotes lifelong learning, local and global citizenship and enables students with the attributes necessary to thrive in the 21st century. Digital Technology is a fundamental component of Wallarano¿ s teaching and learning, where state of the art technology and professional learning equip teachers with transformative skills and develops students that are innovative and confident in an ever changing digital world. The school values
- Respect, Learning, Teamwork and Honesty
- are embedded into the learning design at Wallarano Primary School. Each value is explicitly taught to all students defining what they mean and what behaviours demonstrate them.

Over the years, the school community has developed special purpose facilities to enhance the teaching and learning program and the options available for children. These include:

- Information & Communications Technology, Digital Technologies; Speech Therapy, Integration/Bridges Tutor Program; Maths/Literacy Assistance; Hall/Gymnasium with stage; Visual Arts room; Performing Arts room; and a multi-sensory room. The 'Before and After School Care¿ program is operated on site by OSH Club, a registered care provider. The school has three Principal Class Officers, 44 teachers (37 EFT), one full time child psychologist/Student Well-being Officer; three Administration Staff, 30 Education Support employees [including 2 multi-cultural aides and two ICT Technicians]. The school has a large integration program with 38 funded students. Inclusion and equity for all students is a major emphasis for children with additional needs - high achievement; low achievement; Living out of Home; Koori; medical conditions and PSD Funded - all having Individual Learning Plans to ensure personalized and individual attention is given to all learning needs

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated 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 of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

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

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

**SC5** Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

**Role**:
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges
- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2
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 as