Classroom Teacher

Department of Education VIC – Gladstone QLD10 days ago, from Department of Education & Training VictoriaGladstone Views has a proud tradition of providing a caring and nurturing environment for students while at the same time providing best practice to ensure students have the skills to become productive and caring citizens. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that challenges, stimulates, and enables all students to achieve personal success. We embrace the following state initiatives: Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Professional Leadership, Positive Climate for Learning, and Community Engagement in Education.Our mission is to foster a strong sense of community, respect for diversity, and a lifelong love of learning. We believe in cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential. Our dedicated team of staff and leadership work collaboratively to create innovative and engaging learning experiences, equipping students with the knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and social skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world. At Gladstone Views, we are committed to shaping well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient, but are also respectful, kind, safe, continual learners prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.The main school building comprises fourteen general classrooms, a visual arts facility, Italian teaching space, first aid room, staff room, meeting rooms, administrative offices and an Out of Hours Care facility. Two relocatable buildings provide an additional four classroom teaching spaces. A community funded gymnasium complex provides a full-size basketball court, music room and canteen. All classrooms have air-conditioning. Playground resources include three separate areas with equipment for children of varying ages, basketball and bat tennis courts, gaga pit, natural play space, sand pit, open natural grass area and an area dedicated to quiet play.The school is organised into four Professional Learning Communities: Foundation, Years 1/2, Years 3/4 and Years 5/6.Out of School Hours Care is provided both before and after school on a daily basis by the school, and the school gymnasium is hired by School Council to outside users.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.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.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.Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.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.
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