Graduate Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

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

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1433994

**Location Profile**:
Wollert Primary School opened in 2022, one of many new schools to open in Victoria over the coming years. Wollert Primary School is located at 131 De Rossi Boulevard, Wollert 3750, in the middle of a fast developing growth corridor which is steadily building the school enrolment.

Wollert Primary School is an inclusive school, committed to developing exemplary practice in Inclusive Education that will not only benefit our own students, but our network and education system as a whole. Our commitment to fostering exemplary inclusive practices will provide opportunities for staff, students and families to develop a deep understanding of the language, conduct and mindset needed to ensure inclusion is seen, heard and felt in our school. Wollert Primary School prides itself on building a culture that allows full access and participation for all. We provide excellent learning opportunities for all students through quality evidence-based teaching approaches, outstanding teaching and learning practices, the Victorian Curriculum, EAL and ABLEs resources.

Wollert Primary School opened in their founding year with 220 students, Foundation to Year 6. We are designed for a long-term enrolment of 575, with a mainstream enrolment of 500 students from year levels F - 6. Our 2025 enrolment is expected to exceed 570 students.

Wollert Primary School sits beside the Kirrip Community Centre, which includes a three and four-year-old kindergarten we are building strong community connections with. Wollert Primary School abuts rapidly growing residential areas in the suburb of Wollert. Community is important at Wollert Primary School, with staff working in partnership with the community to provide authentic learning opportunities and the best academic and personal outcomes for all students.

Our new school presents an exciting opportunity for educators of all levels to partner with our growing staff in the ongoing creation of a contemporary school connected to the community and to have significant influence in the future effectiveness of learning outcomes of the students.

WPS School Motto, Vision, Mission and Values

**MOTTO**

Aspirations without Limitations

**VISION**

We Make Learning Happen For All

**MISSION our compelling purpose**

To be a school that provides an inclusive, inspiring and joyous learning environment where students are empowered to seize opportunities that allow them to achieve lifelong aspirations.

**VALUES our collective actions**

Be Kind Be Curious Be Brilliant Be Joy

Please ensure CV and Selection Criteria are included in the one document. Selection Criteria should not exceed one page where possible.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

**SC4** Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

**SC5** Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

**Role**:
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.

These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-cu