Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Classroom Teacher

Occupation: Classroom teacher

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1544619

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 of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.

The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.

Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA , disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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 in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

- 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 programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

- The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
- 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 that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
- 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 (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).

Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.

Location Profile

Merri Creek Primary School situated on the banks of the Merri Creek in Fitzroy North is an inner urban Melbourne school with an enrolment of between 430 and 450 students. In 2018 the School Council, in consultation with the school community, developed a new school vision. `As a school community, we create an environment where students thrive in every way. We support each other as we discover, learn, think, and question. Respecting ourselves and others, we all contribute to our community and the wider world.¿

The vision was designed to tie together elements of the school philosophically and educationally. It was based on many forums with different stakeholder groups in the community over a number of years where it was determined that our students currently;

- Understand the importance of education for their prospects educationally
- Value literacy and numeracy is the cornerstone of education
- Comply with expectations
- Are knowledgeable and care about moral issues and social democracy
- Have a strong sense of personal rights and responsibilities, empathy, and respect for others
- Value creative engagement in the arts





Stakeholders determined that as a community what we want for our students is to be;
- Optimistic about their future and be resilient in times of challenge
- Engaged learners
- Creative, enterprising, and multi-disciplinary thinkers who can approach problems in innovative ways with increasing independence
- Curious and inspired by the process of discovery
- To understand themselves (self-worth, self-awareness and personal identity that allows them to manage their social and emotional wellbeing
- To be active and informed citizens working towards the common good of society
- Employ technologies in learning and respond to the changing ways society shares, uses, develops, and processes information and technology
- Express themselves confidently

At Merri Creek Primary School community, we foster a community of respect through teaching and modelling the values of C.A.R.E (Creativity, Acceptance, Respect and Effort)

Students are organised in classes with Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, & Year 6 as single cohorts and one multi-age class at Year 3/4 due to enrolment numbers.

The school has a strong commitment to student wellbeing, providing a positive and supportive environment for students. A consistent whole school approach to student behaviour develops respect for others¿ rights to learn in a safe, supportive, and orderly environment.

The school has high level academic achievements in Literacy and Numeracy. The Arts are greatly valued and are visible in the highly regarded music and visual art programs. The school values creativity in all areas, acceptance of diversity and developing increasing levels of responsibility for learning directions and behaviour.

Specialist lessons in Japanese, Library, Visual Art, and Music operate school wide. Classroom teachers conduct Physical Education within the teaching program.

Extra curricula activities have included a whole school musical, rock band assemblies and School of Rock performances, lunchtime chess club, Year 5/6 market day, interschool sport, circus skills, yoga, choir, dance, chess club, sustainability activities, a swimming program and school camps.

School facilities include a combination of both ground and double storey buildings, as well as modular classrooms. The main building houses the staff and administration area, as well as classrooms and general-purpose spaces. Year levels are strategically situated near each other.

The grounds provide a variety of active and passive play areas, including a range of adventure playground equipment and general play courts.

Other Information

¿ Visual Arts Teacher

Merri Creek Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and highly organised Art Teacher to join our specialist teaching team for 2027.

The Visual Arts Teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality Visual Arts program across 19 classes from Foundation to Year 6, with each class receiving one hour of Visual Arts each week. The role also has a whole-school responsibility for celebrating student learning through visual displays and contributing to the development of engaging and creative school environments.

Visual Arts Program The Visual Arts Teacher will:

- Plan and deliver a sequential Visual Arts program aligned with the Victorian Curriculum: The Arts ¿ Visual Arts.
- Provide students with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge across a range of media and processes, including drawing, painting, sculpture, construction, mixed media and ceramics.
- Develop students' understanding of artistic techniques, processes and the elements of art.
- Provide opportunities for students to explore, create, discuss and respond to artworks.
- Use the school's ceramics kiln to develop students' skills and experience with clay and ceramic processes.
- Differentiate learning to support the range of abilities, interests and needs across Foundation¿Year 6.
- Assess and report on student learning and progress.

Student Work and School Displays The Visual Arts Teacher will:

- Develop and maintain a high-quality, visible and regularly changing display of student artwork across the school.
- Curate displays that celebrate the diversity, creativity and achievement of students from Foundation to Year 6.
- Showcase the learning process as well as finished artworks through the fortnightly school magazine.
- Work with classroom teachers to identify opportunities to display and celebrate student learning beyond the Visual Arts program.
- Develop systems for the storage, rotation and protection of student artwork.

School Workplace The Visual Arts Teacher will:

- Contribute creative and artistic expertise to the development of welcoming, engaging and visually appealing school environments.
- Identify opportunities for student artwork and creative projects to contribute to shared spaces, corridors, entrances and other areas of the school.
- Support the visual presentation of whole-school events and celebrations where appropriate.
- Work with school leadership to develop a consistent and purposeful visual identity across the school.

Resources, Safety and Professional Responsibilities The Visual Arts Teacher will:

- Manage the Visual Arts resources, equipment and learning spaces, ensuring they are organised, maintained and fit for purpose.
- Safely manage the use of the ceramics kiln and associated equipment.
- Identify and communicate resource requirements for the Visual Arts program.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and participate in relevant school planning, professional learning and whole-school activities.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 17 September 2026

📌 Classroom Teacher - Visual Arts Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne