State Government of Victoria, Australia - Classroom Teacher - Student Wellbeing/Disability Inclusion

Classroom Teacher - Student Wellbeing/Disability Inclusion

Job posted:
05/01/2025

Job type:
Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Teacher

Reference:
1461071

Albert Park Primary School is an inner-city bayside school in the City of Port Phillip.
It is a unique village community that promotes and develops life-long learners with high expectations.
Albert Park Primary School recognises the importance of a caring and supportive community, aiming to build a space where children thrive, with their wellbeing central to this and where they are happily engaged with their learning.

The current enrolment of 454 students is drawn from a range of cultures and backgrounds.
The school has a complement of 27.3 effective full-time (EFT) teaching staff and 8 EFT support in 2024.
Teachers have a strong culture of collaboration and focused professional development evident in PLC work and collective team planning with the use of data to enhance teaching and learning.

The school is committed to continual development of the school, students, and teachers, focusing on providing a safe and secure learning environment.
Albert Park Primary acknowledges that student wellbeing and student learning outcomes are closely linked.

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SC1:
Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2:
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:
Experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
Experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4:
Interpersonal and communication skills.
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:
Behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

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.
As the classroom teacher gains experience, their contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases.

Classroom teacher Range 2:
• 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.
• 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.

Classroom teacher Range 1:

The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance.
Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

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.
  

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.

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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion for all.

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.

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.