Teacher of the Deaf

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Classroom Teacher

Occupation: Classroom teacher

Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton

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Location Profile

The Shepparton Deaf Facility, based at Guthrie Street Primary School, was established in 1995 to provide support for Deaf and Hearing Impaired children. Each student has an Individual Education Plan developed in consultation with staff and the child's family. Within the plan are specific learning goals for all areas of the child's development.

The facility teaches through a bilingual approach, developing both English and Auslan communication and valuing both languages. The families communication choice is important and supported through the learning goals. Oral communication is developed through daily audition and speech activities. Regular networking with the Cochlear Implant Clinic and Australian Hearing allows up to date technological support.

Deaf students are integrated into classrooms and Auslan/English interpreters are provided to support communication between all staff and students. Deaf role models are a valued part of our facility. All students and teachers at Guthrie Street Primary School learn Auslan in weekly classroom sessions.

Our facility rooms have noise reduction technology for educational support. In consultation with parents, students are withdrawn into quiet rooms for audition and speech development and to support other Individual Education Plan goals. Students participate in weekly Deaf Studies lessons exploring Australian Deaf history and culture.

Guthrie Street Primary School is a highly regarded school located in a residential area in the south of the city of Shepparton. The school has an enrolment of 474 students. Great emphasis is placed on providing a comprehensive curriculum that extends students to their individual potential, while encouraging, recognising and rewarding their achievement and effort.

Buses service the school and cover various routes. Specific bus transportation is available for the Deaf students and connections are made so that these students can travel extensive distances to attend Guthrie Street PS and the Deaf Facility.

Staff members plan and work together in teams. Specialist classes cover a combination of art, physical education, science and music. The school focuses on developing students with a positive outlook on life, high self-esteem and a willingness to participate actively. The Emotional Intelligence program of achievement has been introduced to teach strategies that encourage students to be aware of others handle relationships and display self-awareness, control and motivation. The staff are professional and dedicated in their approach to teaching and learning. The school is committed to quality provision in all curriculum areas with additional emphasis placed on:

• Intensive teaching and learning in the core subjects of English and Mathematics
• The specialised teaching and integration of Auslan
• The provision of an exemplary Arts program that emphasises skill development, creativity, appreciation and presentation
• A well-structured and supportive transition program for kindergarten children entering Foundation and for Year 6 students transferring to secondary school
• After hours sport involving extensive community support.
• Out of school hours care and vacation care.

Guthrie Street Primary School provides quality educational learning experiences for its students in a safe and caring environment. Our vision is to develop in our children a zest to become lifelong learners and valuable members of society while learning to live together, encouraging creativity.

Selection Criteria

SELECTION CRITERIA

KSC 1 Demonstrated high level Auslan and English skills and knowledge of how children learn languages

KSC 2 Demonstrated quality classroom teaching skills and the capacity to work with colleagues to continually improve learning and teaching.

KSC 3 Demonstrated working knowledge of VELS, PoLT, and DEECD initiatives and the skills and capacity to implement vibrant, engaging programs consistent with their intent.

KSC 4 Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess student learning data (particularly in the area of Auslan) and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.

KSC 5 Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop positive, constructive relationships with students, parents and fellow staff members

Role

The Auslan LOTE teacher will provide high quality teaching of Auslan and Deaf culture to all students at Guthrie St Primary School. The Auslan LOTE teacher will also support staff to improve their knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture and how to communicate with Deaf students within our school.

Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

• Deliver a quality Auslan LOTE program across the school.
• Develop staff signing skills and their knowledge of Deaf culture.
• Integrate Deaf and hearing culture across the school in a variety of contexts.
• Take part in appropriate professional development activities.
• Other tasks as directed by the Deaf Facility co-ordinator or school principal.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Other Information

• All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

Please ensure that your application includes:

• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

VIT LANTITE

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

8 September 2025

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