Classroom Teacher, Macedonian Bilingual

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1460620

Location Profile Lalor North Primary School leads Victoria in Bilingual Education with two Bilingual Programs: the Greek Bilingual Program established in 1977 and the Macedonian Program established in 1984. This position requires the applicant to be fluent in the Macedonian language, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

The school, established in 1971, is situated in the North Western Victoria Region and is part of the Whittlesea Network of schools. The school population consists of 300 students from diverse multicultural backgrounds. A comprehensive curriculum is offered from Prep to Year Six, based on the Victorian Curriculum, with an emphasis on differentiation to meet all student learning needs.

Lalor North Primary School is unique as students are enrolled in one of three curriculum programs: The Standard Curriculum Program, The Greek Bilingual Curriculum Program, or The Macedonian Bilingual Curriculum Program. Both bilingual programs enjoy tremendous support from local communities and are internationally recognized by the governments of Greece and Northern Macedonia.

Approximately 65% of our students come from a language background other than English, and we celebrate the linguistic, cultural, and social diversity of our community. Our students speak many languages, including Mandarin, Khmer, Gujarati, Chinese, Dinka, Macedonian, Greek, Arabic, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Somali, Persian, Samoan, Albanian, Hindi, Nepali, Turkish, Urdu, Tongan, Tagalog, Afrikaans, Maori, Cantonese, and others. Lalor North Primary School also accommodates overseas students and meets their language needs with appropriate support.

A key feature of our school is our highly experienced, dedicated, passionate, and stable staffing profile. In 2024, the school employs 42 staff members, including three Office staff, Principal, Assistant Principal, two Learning Specialists, Leading Teacher, 26 teachers, and 9 Education Support Staff. Staff collaborate to design rich curriculum learning opportunities for all students and plan significant events throughout the school year.

Our programs are successful, and we work together with a common purpose. Parents and staff aim to develop confidence in our children, empowering them to be curious, creative, and achieve their personal best. Our students are encouraged to take responsibility for building a better world as we prepare them to be global citizens.

At Lalor North Primary School, our vision is to learn and grow together in an inclusive, safe, and caring community. We embrace learning, celebrate success, and make a difference for every child and their future.

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 to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and enhance 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.

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 Provide expert advice about content, processes, and strategies to shape individual and school professional learning Supervise and train one or more student teachers Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches to improve student learning outcomes. Classroom Teacher Range 1: The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance. These teachers are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

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. 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, diversity, and inclusion for all.

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.

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.

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