Teacher Grad Recruit Program

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: Location Profile Thomas Chirnside Primary School Nurturing Teaching Excellence There exists an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated teaching community at Thomas Chirnside Primary School (TCPS). We offer a collaborative and supportive environment, fostering professional growth and work -life balance. About Us Situated in the vibrant City of Wyndham, Thomas Chirnside Primary School (TCPS) has been a trusted educational institution for 30 years, boasting a close-knit community of approximately 320 students. TCPS is a place where teachers work together to make a difference in students' lives. What sets us apart in the Staff Opinion Survey? Here is a glimpse of what our staff think we do really well, and this data highlights the positive culture at our school. Staff trust in colleagues TCPS 2023 92% Similar Schools 2023 85% Collective Responsibility TCPS 2023 92% Similar Schools 2023 89% Professional Learning to improve practice TCPS 2023 100% Similar Schools 2023 81% Collaborate to scaffold student learning TCPS 2023 100% Similar Schools 2023 85% Collaborate to plan curriculum TCPS 2023 100% Similar Schools 2023 94% Why Join Our Team? Supportive Environment: TCPS offers a nurturing and respectful atmosphere that encourages constructive relationships among staff and students. We prioritise safety and well-being. From 2025, TCPS will be working in partnership with the Department of Education to implement the Primary Mathematics and Science Specialist Program (PMSS). The PMSS will provide our staff with a wonderful opportunity to participate in this highly regarded and quality professional learning for improving teaching and learning. Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden School: We are proud to be a selected Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden school, offering architect-designed community kitchen and garden facilities. This program provides exciting extracurricular learning opportunities for our students. Innovative Teaching: In 2024, TCPS is leading the way in the implementation of the highly successful Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. This model ensures teachers collaboratively plan a guaranteed and viable curriculum, monitor student progress, and take action when needed, resulting in successful learning experiences for all students. Extracurricular Opportunities: Our school's attractive grounds and facilities create numerous extracurricular learning opportunities for our students, promoting a holistic approach to education. Join our dynamic team and be part of an educational journey where innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth are encouraged and celebrated. Discover your potential at Thomas Chirnside Primary School. For more information or to inquire about joining our team, please contact our Principal, Bev Thompson, at or via email at. School tours are available, and we look forward to welcoming you to TCPS, where teaching excellence thrives. Selection Criteria - Graduates SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs. SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents. SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement. SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching. Program Benefits - Graduates This position may attract an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment Role - Graduates The 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-curricula activities. Responsibilities - Graduates Core responsibilities include: Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter. Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs Who May Apply - Graduates To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must: have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, andnot be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. 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. 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 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: The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. click apply for full job details