2025 Fixed Term Classroom Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1449113 Job posted: 04/11/2024 Closes: 17/11/2024 Location Profile How would you like to be a part of a vibrant, enthusiastic and committed team? Does working in an environment where the values of respect, trust and care are demonstrated on a daily basis appeal to you? A community where ongoing support and growth involves: Weekly professional learning in a supportive environment focused on building your capacity as an inclusive educator. An opportunity to learn collaboratively with your peers in dynamic and flexible learning spaces. Building your capacity in universally designing learning programs to meet the needs of our diverse learners. Using the science of Learning to drive the development, documentation and enactment of our curriculum and pedagogies. If the answer is yes, then please read on. Keelonith Primary School is a Supported Inclusion School that opened in Jan 2021. KPS has the motto 'Learning Without Limits', we learn within universally designed school facilities located in a growing residential area in the suburb of Greenvale. The school is located on the corner of Blossom Drive and Greenvale Gardens Boulevard, Greenvale. Our current enrolment sits at approx 350 students. KPS is a school that focuses on providing an environment which is designed for every learner to have every opportunity to lead a successful and fulfilling life. At KPS everyone is valued and celebrated and has the right to learn, excel and find joy in a safe, accessible and stimulating learning environment in which passion is sparked through authentic experiences, nature, play, and inquiry. The school values of: C ompassion - care, kindness, empathyH onesty - be true to self and others, trustE quity - each learner has what they need to learn, excel and find joyE ncouragement - work together to support and cheer on our peersR espect - self, others, the environment and learning. We cheer for everyone in our community to be the best they can be in all areas of their life. If you believe you can make a positive contribution to the learning of our community and the following statements are at the core of you as an educator: I believe in the potential of all children to succeed. I am able to develop positive relationships that foster growth with all individuals. I am able to work well as part of a team and lead my peers. I demonstrate the values of respect, trust and care. Then we would love for you to apply for this role. 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. SC6 A demonstrated commitment to inclusive education in a school which celebrates diversity and inclusivity. 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, their 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. 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. 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: 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. Job classification: Classroom Teacher Contact: To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr