Job Description
A School Where Excellence is Already Evident
At Wimba, our results speak for themselves.
Despite being a newly established school, our students are already demonstrating outstanding academic growth through high-quality, evidence-informed teaching.
80% of Year 3 and Year 5 students achieving Strong or Exceeding in NAPLAN Writing
70% of Year 3 and Year 5 students achieving Strong or Exceeding in NAPLAN Reading
Almost 90% of students achieving the Victorian Curriculum standard in Reading and Writing through Teacher Judgement
Student, Parent and Staff Opinion Survey results consistently achieving80% positive endorsement or higher
Why Teachers Love Working at Wimba
Wimba Primary School is more than a workplace¿it's a professional learning community where educators are trusted, supported and empowered to thrive.
Weekly Team Planning and Collaboration meetings that focus on improving student outcomes through data-informed practice.
A structured, evidence-based curriculum with comprehensive planning resources that reduce workload and provide consistency.
Explicit teaching practices aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model.
High-quality programs in Structured Literacy, Mathematics, STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education.
Strong induction, mentoring and coaching for graduate and experienced teachers alike.
A positive and inclusive culture supported through School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS).
Modern, purpose-built facilities designed to support innovative teaching and learning.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, with a supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing, sustainability and professional fulfilment.
A joyful school culture that celebrates achievements, milestones and special events, with regular opportunities to recognise and share the successes of students, staff and the wider school community.
Make a Genuine Difference
Creating an incredibly rewarding environment where teachers can make a lasting impact on student growth.
Every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best through high expectations, strong relationships and personalised learning.
Community partnerships are at the heart of everything we do, with families actively engaged in learning and school life.
Students enjoy extensive leadership opportunities, wellbeing programs, sporting events and cultural celebrations, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive school culture.
At Wimba, we also take pride in celebrating together.
We make time to acknowledge student progress, staff achievements and whole-school successes, ensuring that our community shares in the joy of learning and growth.
Join Our Growing Team
As Wimba continues to grow, we are seeking passionate, collaborative educators who share our commitment to excellence and are excited to help shape the future of an outstanding school community.
Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge or an early career educator seeking exceptional support and professional growth, Wimba Primary School offers an environment where you can flourish professionally while making a meaningful difference every day.
If you are looking for a school with outstanding student achievement, a supportive leadership team, exceptional professional learning, modern facilities, a healthy work-life balance, and a positive workplace culture that celebrates success,Wimba Primary School is the place for you.
Location Profile Why Choose Wimba Primary School?
Be part of something exceptional.
Wimba Primary School is one of Victoria's newest and fastest-growing schools, opening in January **** in the thriving community of Tarneit, just 25 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD.
Conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Western Ring Road and Western Highway, our school will become even more accessible with the opening of the newWest Tarneit Stationin September.
The new V/Line service will provide convenient access from Melbourne, Geelong, and surrounding suburbs, making Wimba an ideal workplace for educators seeking excellent career opportunities without the inner-city commute.
In just three years, Wimba has grown to more than590 studentsfrom Prep to Year 6 and has rapidly established a reputation for excellence, innovation, and strong community partnerships.
Guided by our values ofCommunity, Excellence, Integrity, and Happiness, we have created a culture where students, staff, and families feel connected, supported, and inspired to succeed.
A School Where Excellence is Already Evident
At Wimba, our results speak for themselves.
Despite being a newly established school, our students are already demonstrating outstanding academic growth through high-quality, evidence-informed teaching.




Our recent achievement highlights include:
80% of Year 3 and Year 5 students achieving Strong or Exceeding in NAPLAN Writing
70% of Year 3 and Year 5 students achieving Strong or Exceeding in NAPLAN Reading
Almost 90% of students achieving the Victorian Curriculum standard in Reading and Writing through Teacher Judgement
Student, Parent and Staff Opinion Survey results consistently achieving80% positive endorsement or higher
These achievements reflect the collective expertise, dedication and collaboration of our staff and our unwavering commitment to every student's success.
Why Teachers Love Working at Wimba
Wimba Primary School is more than a workplace¿it's a professional learning community where educators are trusted, supported and empowered to thrive.
Our staff benefit from:
Weekly Team Planning and Collaboration meetings that focus on improving student outcomes through data-informed practice.
A structured, evidence-based curriculum with comprehensive planning resources that reduce workload and provide consistency.
Explicit teaching practices aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model.
High-quality programs in Structured Literacy, Mathematics, STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education.
Strong induction, mentoring and coaching for graduate and experienced teachers alike.
A positive and inclusive culture supported through School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS).
Modern, purpose-built facilities designed to support innovative teaching and learning.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, with a supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing, sustainability and professional fulfilment.
A joyful school culture that celebrates achievements, milestones and special events, with regular opportunities to recognise and share the successes of students, staff and the wider school community.
Make a Genuine Difference
Creating an incredibly rewarding environment where teachers can make a lasting impact on student growth.
Every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best through high expectations, strong relationships and personalised learning.
Community partnerships are at the heart of everything we do, with families actively engaged in learning and school life.
Students enjoy extensive leadership opportunities, wellbeing programs, sporting events and cultural celebrations, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive school culture.
At Wimba, we also take pride in celebrating together.
We make time to acknowledge student progress, staff achievements and whole-school successes, ensuring that our community shares in the joy of learning and growth.
Join Our Growing Team
As Wimba continues to grow, we are seeking passionate, collaborative educators who share our commitment to excellence and are excited to help shape the future of an outstanding school community.
Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge or an early career educator seeking exceptional support and professional growth, Wimba Primary School offers an environment where you can flourish professionally while making a meaningful difference every day.
If you are looking for a school with outstanding student achievement, a supportive leadership team, exceptional professional learning, modern facilities, a healthy work-life balance, and a positive workplace culture that celebrates success,Wimba Primary School is the place for you.
For further information or to discuss the role, please contact:
Paul Schwartz
Principal
Email:******
Phone: 6***
Selection Criteria - Graduates
SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning.
Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents,



colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5Demonstratedbehavioursand attitudes consistent with Department values.
Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage inprofessionallearningto continually improve the quality of teaching.
Role - Graduates
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 - Graduates
Core responsibilities include:
Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study
Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level
Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas
Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress
Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs
Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs
Who May Apply - Graduates
To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must:
have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, and
not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence
Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
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 protected, 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 (seeWorkplace 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)******
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

📌 Graduate Teacher - 2027 Start (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Victoria