Classroom Teacher, Shepparton VIC

About the Position

Reference: 1189312Location ProfileSCHOOL PROFILEPeranbin Primary College was established in 1995, combining the schools at Baddaginnie, Strathbogie, Swanpool, Tatong and Violet Town. In 2020 we have four campuses ? Baddaginnie, Strathbogie, Swanpool and Violet Town. Our campuses are located in NorthEast Victoria and each is set in a unique natural environment where students can learn in their local community. Our multi-campus college is unique and we operate from three of the four campuses on a week to week basis. We have 70 students attending across these three campuses, with 11 school staff members including Art, Library and a specialist Health, Physical Education and Wellbeing teacher.Each of our school campus grounds have access to native bushland, and we are surrounded by a supportive community. Many students that attend our campuses live locally and tend to walk or ride their bike to school. There is also a bus service for each campus. Peranbin Primary College has developed close ties to the local community, and enjoys support from our local shops and community services.We welcome students from all cultural backgrounds and with a range of learning needs. Our school population is predominantly from families with British heritage. However some cultural diversity is reflected in a small number of families with Maori, Indian, Vietnamese and Koorie heritage. In 2020 25% of our students have additional learning needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and dyslexia. Across the College the Student Family Occupation and Education Index (SFOEI) sits at around 0.5. This means that the College receives some equity funding each year to support the socio-economic disadvantage within our communities.We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially. This position is based at the Strathbogie campus where there are currently 26 students enrolled. Strathbogie is a strong community keenly involved in working together to support the teaching and learning on the campus.Selection CriteriaSC1 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 Demonstrated capacity to lead whole school programs and a commitment to developing as a school leader.RoleThe 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 his or her 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.Classroom teacher Range 2Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities. A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all studentsModel exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacityProvide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learningSupervise and train one or more student teachersAssist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.Classroom teacher Range 1The 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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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 ApplyTeachers 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 CommitmentThe Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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 StandardsVictorian 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 ValuesThe Department?s employees commit to upholding DET?s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET?s Values complement each school?s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at InformationThis role is a classroom teaching role with additional campus leadership duties. The successful applicant will receive support to carry out these duties. This is an opportunity to use your leadership skills in a role which has significant autonomy and scope to further build leadership capacity. I would strongly encourage any interested applicants to contact Principal Angela Holleran on 0437226693 to discuss the role.Conditions of EmploymentThis vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.Program BenefitsNo job description available Favourite job Print Share 170 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government) Job type: Full time / 24/05/2020 - 23/05/2027 Job classification: Classroom Teacher Contact: Angela Holleran 57981431 OR 0437226693