Science/stem Specialist 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: 1449949

**Location Profile**:
Wallarano Primary School is a large multicultural primary school situated in Noble Park. The school serves a culturally rich community of 611 students, with over 40 nationalities represented. Among these, 69% are from non-English speaking backgrounds, speaking 45 different languages, with 1% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. The school's socio-economic band value is High, with 29% of families receiving the Camps, Sports, and Excursions Fund.

The school's vision is to 'Teach, Transform, Inspire, and Nurture'. This vision fosters a culture of reflective practice, ambition, and achievement through a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Wallarano is committed to providing a rich, relevant curriculum that promotes lifelong learning, local and global citizenship, and equips students with the attributes necessary to thrive in the future. Digital technology is a fundamental component of Wallarano's teaching and learning approach, where state-of-the-art technology and professional learning equip teachers with transformative skills and develop students who are innovative and confident in an ever-changing digital world. The school's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) focus includes podcasting, robotics, coding, virtual reality, design thinking, and inquiry - skills deemed essential for the future.

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; Wallarano Reading Advancement Program; Maths/Literacy Assistance; Hall/Gymnasium with stage; Visual Arts room; Performing Arts room; STEM 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 currently has three Principal Class Officers, 52 teachers (37 EFT), one full-time child psychologist/Student Well-being Officer, four Administration Staff, and 35 Education Support employees (including 2 multicultural aides and 2 ICT Technicians). The school has a large integration program with 43 funded students. Inclusion and equity are prioritised. The school's SFOE is 0.5343.

**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.

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