Visual Arts Teacher- Primary

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1447024

**Location Profile**:
**EXCITING TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES IN A NEW SCHOOL**

Topirum Primary School is one of 14 new schools to open from the beginning of the 2024 school year. The school is located in the Smiths Lane estate, Clyde North, in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

The school facilities include: an administration and library building; 2 learning neighborhoods; a community hub with indoor multi-use court; canteen; arts/music spaces; hard courts; a sports field and secure staff car park. 7 portable classrooms have been provided in 2024 for future growth. Students have great modern learning areas with air conditioning and heating. Outside, they have shade sails for sun protection. The school is designed to be environmentally sustainable.

The school is expected to have significant growth in enrolments over the coming years. For 2025, we are expecting between 370- 400 students.

The school mission is to offer students a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them with the academic, social, and emotional skills to succeed in life. The school vision is to teach our students to become confident and creative young people, who pursue their passions and strive for excellence. They will have an inquiring mind and be empowered to become engaged citizens who contribute positively to society.

The school annual improvement plan priorities for 2024 are:
Goal 1:

- I. A learning key improvement strategy to support both those who need scaffolding and those who have thrived to continue to extend their learning, especially in numeracy._
- II. A wellbeing key improvement strategy to effectively mobilise available resources to support students' wellbeing and mental health, especially the most vulnerable._

Goal 2:

- In 2024, as the first year of a new school, we will engage with our school community to develop strong relationships and active partnerships between the school and families/carers to support the learning and engagement of our students._

Please see the school website_ topirumps.vic.edu.au _for information about the school.

This position is advertised as full-time, however a part-time position may be considered.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of visual art. 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 a