Performing Arts Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

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

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1454729

**Location Profile**:
Burwood East Primary School has a long and proven history in education. For almost one and a half centuries, the school has provided a caring learning environment for the children of the area. Established in 1861, Burwood East Primary School is one of Victoria's oldest schools, located in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre. The school currently has a population of 620 students. The school comprises of a main building incorporating twelve classrooms, multimedia space and administration centre. During 2023 a new $9million building will be constructed which includes new classrooms, outdoor covered learning space and the remodelling of the existing hall to accommodate a combined STEM and Visual Arts learning space. In addition to the main buildings, there are also two freestanding classrooms that have been converted to a science room and Performing Arts Centre and four double portable classrooms. A large hall, situated near the oval, currently facilitates whole school assemblies, PMP, PE in inclement weather, breakfast club, fundraising activities and many other events throughout the year. External facilities include three separate adventure playgrounds with shade cloth sun protection, basketball courts and an oval with cricket pitch, cricket nets and football posts. With a strong emphasis on environmental issues and sustainability Australian native plants and many mature trees, provide shade to assist sun protection and our chicken run with wheelchair accessible path ensures all students can be involved in ways both big and small. Burwood East Primary School places great emphasis upon establishing solid foundations for the future through a supportive environment promoting positive self-esteem and self-confidence. Students are encouraged to maximize their potential in all areas of the curriculum.

**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 assist their school to define quality teacher practice.
- Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school pr