Athol Road Primary School is located in Springvale South, a culturally diverse low socio-economic, suburb in South East Melbourne, approximately 28 kms from the CBD. The student population of 396 students represents a wide range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with the highest percentage originating from Vietnamese and Cambodian backgrounds. Approximately 80% of students are EAL (English as Additional Language) learners.

Each student is celebrated as a unique individual, contributing to the diverse experiences and learning opportunities. Teachers prioritise the cultivation of rapport and trust, fostering connections not only between themselves and students but also among students and their families. The school lives its vision of'creating a vibrant learning community where lives are transformed and individuals inspired to achieve beyond what they ever believed possible'. The school's RICH values of building Respect, encouraging Innovation, valuing Community and setting High Expectations foster a learning environment which promotes success.

Location Profile

SCHOOL PROFILE

Athol Road Primary School is located in Springvale South, a culturally diverse low socio-economic, suburb in South East Melbourne, approximately 28 kms from the CBD. The student population of 396 students represents a wide range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with the highest percentage originating from Vietnamese and Cambodian backgrounds. Approximately 80% of students are EAL (English as Additional Language) learners.

Each student is celebrated as a unique individual, contributing to the diverse experiences and learning opportunities. Teachers prioritise the cultivation of rapport and trust, fostering connections not only between themselves and students but also among students and their families. The school lives its vision of'creating a vibrant learning community where lives are transformed and individuals inspired to achieve beyond what they ever believed possible'. The school's RICH values of building Respect, encouraging Innovation, valuing Community and setting High Expectations foster a learning environment which promotes success.

Athol Road Primary School's diverse multicultural community works together to create a well-resourced, orderly learning environment which caters for the needs of each individual and acknowledges and celebrates achievements. Cultural diversity flavours all school programs and provides a background for teaching tolerance and respect. Each individual is challenged to grow emotionally, intellectually and socially to achieve their personal best.

Athol Road Primary School is a Professional Learning Community with a commitment to continuous improvement. Teachers work collaboratively with a focus on improving student learning outcomes. Staff are highly dedicated and have a collective commitment to all students. Personalised Learning underpins the teaching and learning whereby the individual needs, interests and learning styles of all students are at the centre of every decision made.

The school strongly believes the emotional and physical wellbeing of students is pivotal to their success at school and in their future lives. Students are better prepared for learning when they are healthy, protected and happy.



At Athol Road Primary School student welfare is the responsibility of all staff who deliver a whole school approach to student health and wellbeing. In addition, education support staff work with students and families to support the diverse needs of the community. The building of supportive caring relationships which fosters a strong sense of connectedness and belonging is central to every aspect of school life.

Multi-skilled teachers, supported by strong leadership and a dedicated team of education support staff, are committed to implementing a forward thinking, student focussed curriculum which is engaging, challenging and sustainable. The curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and develop higher order thinking which allows students to solve problems, gain understanding and discover new meanings. Student Voice, Agency and Leadership is integrated in all aspects of student learning and the school environment. All students are valued and acknowledged as having unique perspectives on learning, teaching and schooling. Students are provided with opportunities to express their ideas and thoughts and actively shape their own education.

The school strives to foster the potential talents of students by enriching their bodies, minds and creativity through a diverse range of extension activities that enhance the formal curriculum and challenge them to achieve excellence in a wide range of cultural, artistic and sporting activities both within the school and within the wider community. Vibrant specialist programs provide students with opportunities to excel in the areas of Environmental Education, STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education and Mandarin.

Students are encouraged to collaborate with peers, think creatively, exercise autonomy in decision-making, and take ownership of their learning and behaviour. The curriculum nurtures curiosity and cultivates higher-order thinking skills, empowering students to tackle challenges, deepen understanding, and explore new concepts and perspectives.

The Athol Road Primary School Early Learning Centre provides a seamless transition to school and a strong link with the local community. The Early Learning Centre is located on the school site and caters for over 100 children each week in:

A 5 star playgroup program focusing on the development of self-confidence through experiences that stimulate the senses, develop fine and gross motor skills and facilitate the development of emerging language and social skills

3 and 4 year old kindergarten programs where children are supported in building self-esteem, confidence and a positive attitude to learning through an indoor, outdoor play based program which allows them to explore and experience success

Athol Road Primary School and Early Learning Centre maintains a strong commitment to a safe and orderly environment with a strong commitment to Child Safe Standards which promotes the safety of children, prevents child abuse, and ensures effective and consistent processes are in place to respond and report all allegations of child abuse.



This dedication to child safety extends across all school and kindergarten settings, including excursions, camps, online platforms, and Outside School Hours Care.

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.

- 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

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📌 Classroom Teacher - 2027 (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne