Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher - Specialist - Hours NegotiableDepartment of Education VIC – Rockbank VICAt Rockbank Primary School, we are invested in our students, staff, families, and community.
We pride ourselves on being a fabulous staff team who are passionate and work collaboratively to make Rockbank Primary School the best place to work and grow our students academically to their highest potential.
We relentlessly promote and support the development of students' social and emotional wellbeing.We share a student-centred approach with strong support for children with additional needs.
Our school employs a Mental Health in Primary Schools Inclusion Leader to coordinate supportive structures such as Social Skills and Social Emotional Learning Programs.
We have a dedicated Wellbeing space to support all our students.
Our leadership structure includes a Principal, Assistant Principal who leads the Wellbeing program, a Curriculum Learning Specialist, and a Wellbeing Learning Specialist who implement a Mentoring/Coaching/Peer Observation program with staff to build teacher capacity.We celebrate student learning, achievements, and growth.
We value relationships and continue to build a sense of team and community that develops the culture we are proud of.
Rockbank Primary School has well-established resources and programs, and we continue to strengthen and build upon them as our team expands and changes, bringing new skills and expertise.We are a leading school that values our staff and fully supports the implementation of the 2022 VGSA.
The leadership team is proactive in all areas across the school, and these practices are valued by our staff.
We model lifelong learning for our students and grow our staff to be great
Opportunities for staff to be lifelong learners are encouraged and supported by leadership, with the option of study leave to support a range of courses undertaken to build teacher capacity and improve student outcomes.Staff participate in ongoing Professional Learning Communities focused on student improvement using data analysis to determine Individual Student Goals.
All students at Rockbank Primary School have an Individual Education Plan.Our students benefit from Lunchtime Clubs provided by both our teachers and the ES team, including Choir, Tech/ICT Club, Art Club, Community Crusaders – The Garden Club, skipping, music/dance, quiet drawing, and games.Rockbank Primary School is located in the old township of Rockbank adjacent to the Western Highway.
The school was opened in 1868 and has a current enrolment of 380 in 2023, with this number rising steadily with the growth in this suburb.
The Rockbank Primary School motto 'Nurture.
Believe.
Achieve.'
highlights our commitment to catering for the diverse needs of our students.
Our school values of respect, learning, togetherness, and safety guide our practice and ensure that students have a clear understanding of the expectations and culture of our school.The school is developing a diverse cultural population, which has been welcomed by an inclusive community.
We have developed an EAL framework to support students and families who have English as an Additional Language, supported by an EAL Coordinator and Multi-cultural Aide.
In 2023, our classroom structure consists of 16 classrooms, including 4 Foundation classrooms, 5 Year 1-2 classrooms, 5 Year 3-4 classrooms, and 2 Year 5-6 classrooms.The school has Specialist subjects in Physical Education, AUSLAN, STEM, and The Arts.
Rockbank PS is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School and is also an early adopter of the Respectful Relationships program.
Our school also provides OT and Speech Therapy to support identified students.
Our school values are used as common language and underpin every decision, with the values linked to our school-wide expected behaviours represented on our school matrix.
Our school-wide house system supports a team approach to achieving success with Peacock, Harrison, Missen, and Fisher all equally represented.
Come and visit us; we welcome school tours for our prospective students, families, and staff.Selection CriteriaSC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience in responding to student learning needs.SC2: 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: Experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
Experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.SC4: Interpersonal and communication skills.
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: Behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.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 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.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 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr