Location ProfileAre you agile in your thinking, have a high work ethic, great sense of humour, love to work as part of a team and willing to learn? Then we are looking for you. Are you driven by creating something new, leveraging the expertise you already have?Welcome to Garrang Wilam Primary School, an exciting new school that opened in 2021, located in Truganina. Garrang Wilam (pronounced:gar-rang wil-um)is taken from the Woi-wurrung language, as spoken by the Wurundjeri people, and means `eucalyptus home¿. Our logo means elders and students focused together, and encourages us to `dream big¿.VisionOur students excel in the vibrant, positive and connected community we create together.MissionWe invite all students to come and learn, to belong and work collaboratively in their pursuit of learning. Our people are invested in deliberate practice to create a community that truly makes a difference. Our community will develop over time through shared experiences and an aligned focus on what matters; learning.ValuesA respect of all cultures and beliefs is an essential characteristic of global citizens, thus we live by a set of values that underpin this. We want our students, staff, parents and community members to show;TogetherFocusStrengthLeadThe success of our outcomes is due to our collective approach toPositive education High expectationsClear instructional framework for teaching and learningUsing evidence and research to make decisions PartnershipsOur goalsBuilding practice excellenceSetting expectations and promoting inclusionConnecting schoolsOur imperatives are Safety, people, cultureOrganisational capacity and capabilityConsistent teaching and learning frameworkOur MetricsStudent achievement, student voice, goal development and wellbeing outcomesParent opinion and contributionStaff development and wellbeingTeaching and LearningThe instructional framework at Garrang Wilam Primary School is informed by the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model.The Pedagogical Model isaligned with the Victorian teaching and learning model that incorporates thevision for learning, practice principlesandHITS focused on teacher practice as the main contributor to improved student learning outcomesimprovement-focused to assist teachers with their professional learning, including designing their PD goalsadaptive and can be modified to fit subject contextsimplemented together with the practice principles, the pedagogical model enables teachers to maintain a line of sight between their own professional development and school-wide improvement based on FISO.Pedagogical approaches include: Readers workshop modelWriters workshop model Numeracy proficienciesInquiry approach to integrated learningFor more information please see our websitehttp://garrangwilamps.vic.edu.au/ A focus on Digital Learning, The Arts (Visual and Performing), Digital Technology and Physical Education will be integral to the additional learning provided for our students. Students have access to the latest technologies; including iPads.Teams of teachers are given time to work and learn together focused on student data and high impact teaching strategies during weekly Professional Learning Community cycles of inquiry. The focus on professional knowledge and practice through feedback and goal setting during the performance and development process ensures all members of staff are continually growing and learning. We are seeking a combination of expert, accomplished and graduate teachers who will deliver a challenging and stimulating curriculum. A positive nurturing environment which cares for each student and adult, matters. It impacts on our behaviour, our academic success and future mental and physical health. All community members of our school behave in ways that build a positive and vibrant school culture that focuses on wellness and learning. We will use the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework to drive our approach to positive education.Learning SpacesThe school includes an administration building, two learning neighbourhoods (19 classrooms), a gymnasium complex, outdoor courts and sports fields. Inside the administration building houses a large library, first aid facilities, visual arts space, space for science/ technology and food technology space,titled the `Culinary Haven¿. There is enough room to accommodate between 480- 520 students in these buildings. The site has also been planned to accommodate a peak enrolment larger than 525 and have allowed for portables to be onsite without compromising any dedicated play spaces.The gymnasium complex includes a stadium quality basketball/ netball sized gymnasium with tiered seating, an outstanding music facility which doubles as a stage for the gymnasium. There is also a canteen and change room facilities and an extensive foyer. It is anticipated that these facilities will be utilised for community usage including a shared arrangement with local sporting clubs to ensure sport can be accessed onsite after school. Teaching spaces at Garrang Wilam Primary School allow learning communities to teach in a variety of ways to ensure peer to peer student and adult learning, as well as a high level of student voice and agency. Spaces have been designed to ensure a mix of explicit, collaborative and independent learning opportunities occur on a daily basis. Some spaces are built fit for purpose; for example the storytelling and presentation area, where others are flexible in design to meet the needs of the inhabitants. The extensive outdoor spaces include hard courts, full sized grassed football oval, outdoor stage, nature play with a dry creek bed, agility playground and an extensive carpark.Our community will develop over time through shared experiences and an aligned focus on what matters; learning. We welcome you to come and join us to build an extraordinary educational experience for all. To find out more about Garrang Wilam Primary School please contact the Principal, Carly Corr on 0409 439 795 or at ******Program BenefitsThis position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.The appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Eligibility for incentive payments:The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school. The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy. The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence.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. 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(email protected)