Department Of Education Vic | Classroom Teacher | Melbourne

8 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Carlton Gardens Primary School is a cherished educational institution located at the doorstep of Melbourne's bustling CBD. Situated opposite the picturesque Carlton Gardens and Melbourne Museum, our heritage-listed building stands as a beacon of learning, history, and community.
At Carlton Gardens, we are committed to fostering an environment where every child is valued as an individual. We prioritise the safety and security of our students, creating a sanctuary for learning in the heart of the city.
Exceptional Teachers, Exceptional Learning
Our school is proud to house a team of outstanding educators who are passionate about your child's growth. With a focus on personalised learning, we ensure that students are both supported and challenged at their unique level, unlocking their full potential.
A Diverse Tapestry of Learning
With students representing eighteen different cultures and a wide socio-economic spectrum, Carlton Gardens celebrates diversity. Within our historic Victorian-era schoolhouse, tradition meets multiculturalism, creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.
Holistic Education for the Future
We are a forward-thinking institution with a strong emphasis on ICT, Inquiry learning, and the development of critical and creative thinking skills. Our curriculum equips students with the tools they need to thrive in the modern world.
A Place Where Every Child is Known
What truly sets us apart is our commitment to the individual. Each child is known personally by our staff and peers, fostering self-esteem, social confidence, and academic success.
Community, Collaboration, and Growth
Carlton Gardens Primary School actively engages with various community groups, enriching our students' educational experiences. We are proud to have established partnerships with institutions such as the Melbourne Museum and Kathleen Symes Library Community Centre. These collaborations expand our students' horizons and provide them with unique learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Carlton Gardens Primary School is not just an educational institution; it's a part of the community. Join us on this exciting journey of learning, growth, and celebration of your child's unique potential. Welcome to a school where individual excellence is nurtured.
Beyond the Bell
Our before and after-school program (OSH Club) continues to grow, ensuring that your child's learning journey is supported throughout the day.
Our commitment to your child's well-being extends beyond school hours with a diverse range of after-school programs offered by external providers. At Carlton Gardens Primary School, we believe in nurturing your child's passions and talents. That's why we offer a variety of enriching activities, including:
Keyboard, Singing, and Drum Lessons: Encourage your child's musical talents with our music lessons. Whether they want to play the keyboard, sing their heart out, or drum to their own beat, our expert instructors are here to inspire their creativity. Chess Club: Challenge your child's strategic thinking and critical problem-solving skills with our Chess Club. It's a fun and engaging way to develop their intellect and make new friends. Coding Camp: Prepare your child for the digital age with our Coding Camp. In a world driven by technology, our program equips students with essential coding and computer science skills, setting them on a path for future success. 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.
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.
Classroom Teacher Range 2
Range 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 students Model 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 capacity 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 that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved. Classroom Teacher Range 1
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-curricular activities.
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. 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:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website 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. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

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