Classroom Teacher (Mickleham Ongoing 2025) Job posted: 01/11/2024 Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1448570 Job posted: 01/11/2024 Closes: 14/11/2024 Occupation: Teacher Classification: Classroom Teacher Job duration: From 28/01/2025 Reference: 1448570 Occupation: Teacher Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Location Profile Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is a dynamic education setting dedicated to providing high-quality education to its 1000 students.Our school is known for its inclusive and supportive learning environment, promoting both academic excellence and personal growth among its students. Opened in January 2021, Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is located in the Merrifield Estate, Mickleham.Our school community is vibrant and diverse and values learning, community and belonging. Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is a purpose built, state of the art educational facility consisting of open, flexible and adaptive learning spaces.Our specialist learning areas include facilities for Auslan, food technology, a library, science, and visual arts.The Sports and Arts Centre boasts a full-size competition court and performing arts space.An $11.2 million capital works program is nearing completion and will provide an additional 12 classrooms and specialist learning areas. TEACHING AND LEARNING In 2024, Gaayip-Yagila Primary School introduced an Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) approach to Mathematics.This approach is designed to enhance student learning outcomes through clear, focused, and effective instruction.EDI emphasises structured lessons that incorporate clear learning objectives, step-by-step teaching, and active student engagement. In line with the Department of Education's phonics approach to Reading, we utilise Little Learners Love Literacy (LLLL) in our early years.Our reading approach for Years 3 to 6 continues building on foundation skills and nurturing early reading enthusiasm and confidence.We develop critical thinking and comprehension skills through diverse and engaging texts, fostering a lifelong love for reading and learning. VISION Gaayip-Yagila Primary School's commitment to excellence will empower students to become connected, engaged and collaborative learners.Students will participate in high quality teaching throughout every lesson, taking an active role in identifying their learning needs and co-constructing experiences aimed at their point of need.They will thrive academically, socially and emotionally and value diversity through showing respect for self, others and the community (locally and globally). SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS At Gaayip-Yagila Primary School we have four key focuses: We strive for excellence We exhibit personal, team and school pride, believe in ourselves and others and always do our personal best We share ideas, listen with open minds and work together to help each other succeed We are respectful We value and celebrate diversity and respect the safety and learning of everyone in our community We are kind We are kind to ourselves, others and the environment 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 2Range 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 professional learning- Supervise and train one or more student teachers- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.Classroom teacher Range 1The 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.The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice.New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels. Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school. 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-curricula activities.Responsibilities The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to: Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students; Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school; Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal; Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions; Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties. 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: 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: When submitting your application please ensure you upload it as one document (preferably PDF) that includes your cover letter (optional), response to selection criteria (SC) and resume/CV.Please ensure your response to each SC is no more than one page per criteria.Please save this file with your first and last name at the beginning of the file name you choose email or call (03) 9216 3200 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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr