Contact: Brea Terris | 5032 4577 OR 0402230493Reference: 1444252Occupation: TeacherSalary Range: Salary not specifiedLocation ProfileSwan Hill North Primary School is just three and a half hours north-west of Melbourne and five and a half hours from Adelaide. The Swan Hill region is renowned for its Murray River location, fresh local produce, epic landscapes, Australian native wildlife, and Aboriginal heritage. The region runs alongside the majestic Murray River for nearly 200 kilometres and features changing landscapes, thriving farms, and historic townships. The original custodians of the lands are the Latji Latji, Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa, and the Wadi Wadi Nations.At Swan Hill North Primary School, students, teachers, and parents work together to support all students in building the knowledge and skills needed to achieve personal success and reach their academic and social potential.The school values at a staff and student level are: the 3 R's - Respect, Resilience & Responsibility. Swan Hill North Primary School embraces the seven DET Values in our work: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights. The School's Cultural Agreement Plan identifies norms and protocols which detail how staff work together, how they teach, and how they maintain high expectations of professional behaviour.Swan Hill North Primary School has a dual focus on Personal and Academic development. Wellbeing is underpinned by the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework which incorporates the school's values of 'Respect', 'Resilience', and 'Responsibility' as well as Respectful Relationships. The academic focus of the school is based on what the best available research tells us, much of this is now encompassed in the HITS (High Impact Teaching Strategies).Swan Hill North Primary School has a commitment to their community and families to provide the most effective teaching and learning practices in classrooms, based on research and evidence. The school aims to have outstanding, evidenced-based programs that will support improved learning and wellbeing outcomes.Swan Hill North Primary School has 204 students in grades Foundation to 6 in 2022. The school has 1.0 principal class and 16 teachers (11.9 EFT) including one Learning Specialist and a Mental Health and Wellbeing Teacher. There are 6 Educational Support Staff (4.7 EFT), including an Office Manager and Business Manager. The school also has a Chaplain. Specialist teaching staff include Physical Education, Indonesian, and ICT. These specialist programs add to a diverse range of core and extra-curricular activities, which support the broader vision of the curriculum and the holistic vision of the school of 'learning for life'.Selection CriteriaSC1Demonstrated 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.SC2Demonstrated 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.SC3Demonstrated 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.SC4Demonstrated 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.SC5Demonstrated 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.RoleThe 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-curricular activities.ResponsibilitiesThe 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 ApplyTeachers 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 CommitmentApplicants 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.Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to theSchools (Government)job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr