2027 - Specialist Visual Arts Teacher (Family Leave)

Department of Education Victoria – Wollert VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Barrawang Primary School opened in January 2023 in the growing northern suburb of Wollert and has quickly become a thriving and highly sought-after school community. We currently have approximately 440 students across 21 classes from Foundation to Year 6, and in 2027 we anticipate growing to around 525 students across 25 classrooms, with straight-grade classes across all year levels except Years 5/6.

At Barrawang, we believe that smaller class sizes matter. We prioritise low student numbers in every classroom and invest heavily in additional support for our students, with almost one Education Support staff member for every classroom. This allows our teachers to focus on high-quality teaching while ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed.

We are proud of our strong, stable staffing profile, with a dedicated team that has remained remarkably consistent over the past three years. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do ¿ our teams plan together, learn together, and support one another to continually improve practice.

Current staff are never left to ¿figure it out¿ on their own. Our comprehensive induction program begins in December and continues throughout Term 1, providing structured support, mentoring, and opportunities to build confidence before and during the school year.

Our teaching approach is grounded in explicit instruction and evidence-informed practice, while placing equal importance on student engagement, strong relationships, creativity, and creating learning environments where every student can thrive.

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and enthusiastic Visual Arts educator who is excited to inspire students through the arts and contribute to our growing school community. The successful applicant will bring a love of Visual Arts, a commitment to developing students¿ creativity and confidence, and an ability to create engaging, inclusive and purposeful learning experiences across Foundation to Year 6.

We are looking for a reflective educator who values collaboration, builds strong relationships with students, and is eager to contribute to the next stage of Barrawang¿s journey.

Vision





Barrawang Primary School¿s vision is to ensure that our students are at the centre of everything that we do. Together we create a learning community that values diversity, inclusion and high expectations for all students.

Mission

Barrawang Primary School's mission is to provide all students with high quality learning experiences that challenge and support them to REACH their full potential.

Values

Barrawang Primary School¿s values are R.E.A.C.H

Resilience- we can bounce back from challenges

Excellence- we aim high and persevere, we ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential

Acceptance- we respect and value all members of our community, embracing with dignity their talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living

Curiosity- we question and explore the new, unusual, and interesting to better understand the world around us

Honesty- we act with integrity and courage and take responsibility for our actions

To find out more about Barrawang Primary School please visit our website at or contact the Principal, Alisha Campbellon***************@education.vic.gov.au

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 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.

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 and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

- 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 to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will 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.

Classroom teacher Range 1

The primary focus

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📌 2027 - Specialist Visual Arts Teacher (Family Leave) (City of Whittlesea)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 City of Whittlesea