2026 Visual Arts/performing Arts Teacher

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Classroom Teacher

**Occupation**:Classroom teacher

**Location**:Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

**Reference**:1485392

**Location Profile**:
**The meeting link is listed below**:
**Graduate teachers are highly encouraged to apply.**

**We are looking for passionate, vibrant, committed and enthusiastic staff to join the foundation teaching staff at Kala Primary School. Graduate teachers are highly encouraged to apply.**
- Kala Primary School will be a newly established primary school located in Cranbourne North with Berwick Springs Wetlands Reserve and Eden Rise Shopping Centre located close by. Opening our doors in 2026, 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 Year 6 with a built capacity of 525 students.
- From day one, we will be striving to develop an inclusive and supportive school culture that welcomes every member of the community into a nurturing space where curiosity will be encouraged, diversity celebrated, and every learner will be valued, celebrated and supported.
- Our school will be working to inspire, empower, and prepare students for the future, and we will offer a vibrant learning environment focused on academic excellence, inclusion and a child centred approach. We believe in the importance of forging partnerships between home, school, and the wider community to support student success and well-being.
- Our school will feature modern facilities designed to enhance the learning experience. Classrooms will be equipped with cutting-edge technology, versatile outdoor spaces, and state-of-the-art amenities create an environment conducive to exploration, creativity, and growth. Our school will be more than buildings it will be a place to grow, thrive, and belong.
- Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

**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 p