Classroom Teacher

Willowmavin Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and team‑oriented part‑time Teacher (day negotiable) to join the Willowmavin staff in making our school the best it can be for its students, its staff and the community. Located approximately 5 minutes drive from Kilmore, an hour north of Melbourne, our school sits within a beautiful landscape. The school’s vision is to develop students to be the best they can be, to create a school environment where students are supported and challenged to achieve beyond perceived potential by developing a growth mindset and the understanding that extra effort will lead to higher achievement. Our Students Our students are individuals who we celebrate for their diversity and uniqueness. They share one common bond: they are members of the Willowmavin Primary School community. All decisions are guided by the question: "Will this improve outcomes for our students?" Students benefit from strong wellbeing support, including a school chaplain, Victorian Curriculum‑based learning programs, and 21st‑century learning tools that make learning accessible and engaging. Our Staff Our staff come from varied backgrounds and bring diverse skills and talents. Their common dedication lies in supporting students and the community of Willowmavin. Staff collaborate to achieve success for students and the school. They work as a Professional Learning Community, analysing student assessment data to evaluate and plan teaching programmes. Regular professional learning ensures teaching is aligned with evidence‑based best practice. Staff partner with families to pursue continuous improvement of student outcomes. Our Curriculum We prioritise outstanding literacy and numeracy outcomes. Daily one‑hour lessons in Reading, Writing and Mathematics provide differentiated instruction. The Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program supports respectful citizenship and positive mental wellbeing. Specialist subjects include Visual Art, Digital Technologies, Italian, and Health and Physical Education. Our Families Students achieve greater outcomes when schools collaborate with families. We build close relationships and empower families to engage in their child's learning. Activities both inside and outside the classroom, along with parent bodies, facilitate this partnership. Regular surveys, parent groups, forums and multiple communication avenues gather valuable feedback to improve school performance. Our Community Our school is surrounded by the Willowmavin farms but serves a community that extends beyond the local area. We build and nurture a passionate community that contributes to the school’s growth and success. Our Values Our values are: B e Your Best: Always do your best, even when no one is watching. R espect: Act with care and respect for others, our property and environment. R esilience: Persevere despite challenges and never give up. S afe: Ensure the school is healthy, safe, comfortable and happy for all. Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the curriculum, including literacy and numeracy teaching and experience responding to student learning needs. SC2 Experience planning and implementing high‑impact teaching strategies and evaluating their impact on student growth. SC3 Experience monitoring and assessing student learning and using data to inform teaching and provide feedback to students and parents. SC4 Strong interpersonal and communication skills; establishment of collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community. SC5 Alignment with Department values and commitment to professional learning and reflective practice. Role The classroom teacher classification includes two salary ranges – range 1 and range 2. The primary focus is planning, preparation and teaching to achieve specific student outcomes. Through critical reflection and inquiry, teachers improve their knowledge and skills to engage students and enhance learning. Teachers in range 2 support school improvement and policy implementation. They provide expert advice, mentor other teachers and supervise student teachers. Teachers in range 1 develop teaching practice with guidance from senior teachers, manage classrooms, and may assist in policy and co‑curriculum activities. Responsibilities Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students; Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum programme; Undertake other teaching and organisational duties as directed by the School Principal; Participate in activities such as parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions; Perform non‑teaching supervisory duties. Who May Apply Teachers registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, qualified to teach and/or with demonstrated experience in the specified curriculum areas. Diversity and Inclusion The Department is committed to diversity and inclusion across all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged. Child Safe Standards School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm. All schools comply with child‑safety standards. For details, visit DE Values The Department’s values include Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. More information is available at Qualification Requirements Provisional or full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching; If completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program on or after 1 January 2024, a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program must be completed; If graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, demonstration of passing the LANTITE requirement. Additional qualification requirements are updated from time to time and can be found on the Recruitment in Schools portal. Should you wish to know more about this position, please contact the school principal via e‑mail at **************@education.vic.gov.au. Be careful – do not provide bank or credit card details when applying for jobs, do not transfer money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see anything suspicious, report the job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr