Primary Pe Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

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

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1449591

**Location Profile**:
Clyde North Primary School (interim name) has officially been renamed Turrun Primary School.

Turrun Primary School will be a newly established primary school located within the heart of Berwick Waters Estate, Clyde North, Victoria, Australia. Opening our doors in 2025, our school is determined to provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every student can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. The school caters for students from Prep to Grade 6 with a built capacity of 900 students.

Situated amidst the picturesque landscapes of Berwick Waters Estate, our campus will feature modern facilities designed to enhance the learning experience. Spacious classrooms equipped with cutting-edge technology, versatile outdoor spaces, and state-of the-art amenities create an environment conducive to exploration, creativity, and growth.

At the heart of Turrun Primary School will be a strong sense of community and collaboration. We believe in the importance of forging partnerships between home, school, and the wider community to support student success and wellbeing. Through open communication, parent involvement, and community engagement initiatives, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive school environment where every member feels valued and empowered to contribute positively to society.

Our school will be culturally diverse with a portion of families having a language background other than English (LOTE), with the largest LOTE groups being Punjabi, Sinhalese and Hazaraghi. The school will also have strong representation from the Koorie community.

We recognise the importance of holistic development and will prioritise student wellbeing as a fundamental aspect of our school culture. Through dedicated pastoral care programs, social-emotional learning initiatives, and access to support services, we will be committed to nurturing the physical, mental, and emotional health of every student. Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Other Information: Classroom teacher recruitment will occur in Term 2, 3 & 4 2024 for commencement of Term 1, 2025. As we gear up for this exciting milestone, we're committed to providing comprehensive support and growth opportunities for our staff. Please note that additional professional development sessions and meetings may be scheduled outside regular hours and during the summer break to ensure our team is fully equipped for the journey ahead.

**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.