Classroom Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 22/04/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1458336
Location ProfileLocation Profile
Casey Fields Primary School is situated in the richly diverse and rapidly growing suburb of Cranbourne East.
We are a progressive/state of the art, 21st Century school, boasting one of the most contemporary learning environments in Australia.
Our projected student population for 2024 is in excess of 950 with a long-term projection of 1100 students.
Is the CFPS badge for you? Do you want to be a part of a school that:
Works hard towards its goals but is a fun, rewarding place to come to work?Has high expectations of its staff but supports them to succeed?Encourages risk-taking but acknowledges failing forward is an important part of learning?Invests in the potential of each individual but recognises our greatest strength is our team?We are on a journey of curiosity A positive culture is part of our DNA.
We are committed and engaged in our role of making Casey Fields PS an inspiring place for learning.
All decisions are centered around our students.
We work together and support each other on our chosen journeys and encourage everyone to explore their curiosities.
We respect all members of the community and approach all challenges with an open mindset.
We are focused on continual improvement and actively encourage our staff to explore and innovate within their practice.
We have adopted a Design Thinking approach where staff and students are encouraged to think outside of the box.
Our student-centered approach to teaching and learning actively promotes creative and critical thinkers.
As a part of our Design Thinking approach, staff regularly work in teams to undertake practitioner inquiry projects that tackle authentic issues facing our new school community.
Every staff member is expected to have an impact on our journey of building Casey Fields PS.
Will you join us? Are you a teacher who:
Has the potential to grow and a disposition for learning.Is self-aware and possesses a desire to improve as an educator.Is willing to take risks and innovate when presented with a challenge.Is a positive and dedicated team player, who also likes to have fun.Minimum Requirements: SC1 Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and 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 high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning.
Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain 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 high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
SC6 Demonstrated capacity to think creatively when met with challenge or change within, or outside of an educational setting.
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 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 CommitmentApplicants 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.
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.
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.
VIT LANTITETo 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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