Reference: 1449294
Occupation: Teacher
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Location Profile
Lyndhurst Primary School (LPS) is located in the Marriott Waters Estate in Lyndhurst. The school opened for all levels, Prep-6, in 2011. Lyndhurst is a Public/Private Partnership School that lies in the south-eastern growth corridor, in the City of Casey. Currently, there are 950 students in 2024.
Lyndhurst Primary School is part of a partnership agreement between the Victorian State Government and Axiom Education, a private consortium. While Axiom and its partners are responsible for the construction and maintenance of the school facility, Lyndhurst is a state government primary school.
A school for the community
LPS is a school that includes and embraces its local community. We welcome the contributions that parents and the community make to the education of our children.
The Lyndhurst community is highly diverse, with approximately 60% of our students listing English as their second language, representing 50 language groups and 45 countries of birth.
A school of three strong cultures
At Lyndhurst, we are building three active cultures that encourage success in student learning and academic results:
1. High expectations of the students. High expectations by teachers translate into high expectations of the school by parents.
2. High expectations by teachers of each other. We strive to engender a community that respects and admires the commitment of staff.
3. Students have high expectations of each other. This is crucial in maintaining an orderly learning environment.
Lyndhurst is characterized by high student motivation to learn and high teacher motivation to teach.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will support the Principal in establishing a strong and positive culture in our developing school. There is an expectation of significant work during the vacation break in January for successful induction.
Teaching staff at LPS are expected to possess four central attributes:
1. Participate in the leading of learning
2. Preparedness to work within a culture of sharing and collaboration
3. Capacity to assist in building a sense of community
4. Strive for continual improvement in professional effectiveness
All teachers must share and collaborate, contributing to professional learning teams and implementing innovative curriculum programs.
Beyond the school walls
Teachers demonstrate educational and curriculum leadership through networking within and beyond the school, strengthening the teaching community.
Teacher capabilities impact directly upon the school’s level of performance. Teachers and leaders at Lyndhurst need to bring the following capabilities:
1. High levels of energy and enthusiasm
2. Effective facilitation
3. Value and respect difference and diversity
4. Commitment to educational excellence
5. Resilience and optimism
6. Generate feedback and suggestions for improvement
7. Visionary thinking
Teachers at LPS expect that every student has the capacity to learn and adapt their methods to individual needs.
At LPS, all teachers promote learning and improve learning outcomes by ensuring:
1. The learning environment is supportive and productive
2. The learning environment promotes independence, interdependence, and self-motivation
3. Students' needs, backgrounds, perspectives, and interests are reflected in the learning program
4. Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking
5. Assessment practices are integral to teaching and learning
6. Learning connects with communities beyond the classroom
Should you have further queries regarding the position, please contact the school on 03 8768 6700.
Selection Criteria
1. SC1: Knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
2. SC2: Experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies.
3. SC3: Experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
4. SC4: Interpersonal and communication skills in establishing collaborative relationships.
5. SC5: Behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Role
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus is on planning, preparation, and teaching programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
Responsibilities
The role may include but is not limited to:
* Direct teaching of groups and individual students;
* Contributing to curriculum development;
* Participating in parent/teacher meetings and staff meetings;
* Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
Who May Apply
Teachers registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach in the specified curriculum areas.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply. The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments, committed to protecting students from abuse or harm.
VIT LANTITE
To be eligible for employment, a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching and meet LANTITE requirements.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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