2026 Classroom Teacher

Department of Education Victoria – Wangaratta VIC 10d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Wangaratta is a Rural City located just two and a half hours north of Melbourne along the Hume Freeway. Canberra a similar distance to the north. The vibrant CBD has daily rail services between Melbourne and Sydney stopping at the Wangaratta station.¿¿ Wangaratta services the surrounding agricultural area and provides strong recreational, commercial, educational, tourism and health facilities. There are more than 30,000 people living in the Rural City of Wangaratta, approximately 18,800 of whom live in the town. Wangaratta is surrounded by historic and beautiful townships and villages where our students come from such as Boorhaman, Cheshunt, Eldorado, Everton, Glenrowan, Oxley, Milawa, Moyhu, Peechelba, Springhurst, Tarrawingee, Whitfield and Whorouly. Students also come from as far as Yarrawonga, Corowa and Benalla.¿ Wangaratta is in the epicentre of all that is wonderful about North East Victoria – such fine food and wine; world‑class sporting facilities in every discipline; the best skiing in Victoria at Mount Hotham, Mount Buller and Falls Creek nearby. In every direction are stunning rivers, mountains and camping. See for more. Wangaratta High School (WHS) was established in 1909. The school has a tradition of encouraging and supporting each student to be their best, developing them intellectually and socially to reach full potential and to give back to the community. WHS is the only public secondary school in Wangaratta and focuses on supporting students to achieve their own individual pathway programs. It attracts students from surrounding areas for its Academic, Arts, Technology and Performing Arts programs. The school has modern teaching facilities, a performing arts centre, sports centre, sports fields, courts and world‑class digital technology. A comprehensive wellbeing programme is in place and families often report on the level of care provided by staff across the school. Our dedicated Wellbeing Centre houses the Wellbeing Coordinator, counsellors, a mental health practitioner and a school nurse, welcoming all students. Classroom Teacher Classification 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 programmes to achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve classroom practice and student learning. As teachers gain experience their contribution to the school programme increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake duties beyond their rostered teaching duties, provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience. Role – Classroom Teacher Range 2 Range‑2 teachers play a significant role in supporting school improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of school policies, and assisting in the strategic plan to improve student performance and outcomes. Round‑2 teachers are expected to: Have content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students. Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor or coach other teachers in the school. Provide expert advice about content, processes and strategies that 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. Role – 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. Teachers receive structured support and guidance, and their responsibilities include classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. Students in range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may participate in policy development, project teams and co‑curricula activities. Responsibilities Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students. Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum programme 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. Selection Criteria SC1 – Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate literacy and numeracy skills, and experience responding to student learning needs. SC2 – Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing high‑impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programmes on student growth. SC3 – Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning, using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback to students and parents on learning growth and achievement. SC4 – Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement. SC5 – Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values, and experience reflecting on practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve teaching quality. 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Department is committed to diversity and inclusion and values diversity of all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools promote child safety. All staff commit to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child safe standards. Child Safety Code of Conduct: DE Values The Department’s values are Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. More information at Other Information 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 programmes provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department’s Human Resources website at Qualification Requirements The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. If the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program accepted by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority. A person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. To apply, please submit a resume, a section addressing the selection criteria, and the names and contact numbers of two referees. The selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those named. #J-18808-Ljbffr