Job Description
Language Teacher - Japanese | Join Our New School in **** n
This isa rare opportunity tobepart ofa founding team helping toshape the culture, practices, andidentity of a new school. We welcome
passionate, reflective and forward-thinking staff
who want to make a lastingdifference.
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Kulap Primary School is a brand-
new,governmentprimaryschool
opened in the heart of Clyde's Riverland estate, within the City ofCasey-one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most diverse communities.Opened inTerm 1, ****, Kulap will cater for students from Foundationto Year 6 with capacity for up to 525 students, including a co-located kindergarten to support seamless early years transition.
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We are proud to be part of the Victorian Government'sinvestmentin high-quality education and community
infrastructure.Kulap
Primary School willbemore than aplace oflearning-itwillbe a communityhub, a centre for growth, innovation, and wellbeing.
Vision,MissionandValues
Our Vision n
Kulap Primary School's vision istoempower every childtothrive-academically, socially, andemotionally, ina nurturing and inclusive community that values curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
OurMission n
Kulap Primary School'smission istoprovide students with thebest possible foundation inlife through a well-rounded education.
Our Values-THRIVE n
Teamwork-We work together,listen toone another, andshare ideas toachieve common goals.Honesty-We act with integrity, tell the truth, and take responsibility for our actions.
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Respect - We treat ourselves, others, andour environmentwith kindness,
understanding,anddignity.Inclusion
- We embrace diversity and ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
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Valiant (Perseverance)-We keep going when things are challenging, showing resilience and a commitment toimprovement.
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Excellence-Westrivetodo
ourbestinallthatwedo,
settinghigh
standardsandtakingprideinourachievements.
Facilities&Design; n
Our school will feature state-of-the-art,
environmentallysustainablebuildings
and outdoor spaces
that are safe, accessible, and future-focused.These include:
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SpecialistspacesforVisualArts,
PerformingArts,DigitalTechnologies
&STEM;
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Full-
sizedindoorgymnasiumanddramaspace
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Co-
locatedKindergartenforsmoothearlyyearstransition
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Landscapedoutdoorareasforactiveandpassiveplay,sports,andwellbeing
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Curriculum&
InstructionalApproach
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Kulap Primary School's curriculum willalign with the
Victorian Curriculum
andreflect a
balanced approach
to teaching and learning that includes:
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Evidence-
basedexplicitinstructionforliteracyandnumeracy
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Differentiatedinstructionandpersonalisedlearningplans
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AstrongfocusonSTEAM,Digital
Technologies,andFutureSkills
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SpecialistprogramsinTheArts,PhysicalEducation,andScience
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We willimplement a
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
model supported by
FISO 2.0
andHigh Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure ongoing student achievement and teacher growth.
StudentWellbeing&Inclusion; n
AtKulap,wellbeingis
not anadd-on-
itisfoundational.Ourproactiveandinclusivewellbeingframeworkwillinclude:
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CulturallyresponsivepedagogyandKoorieinclusion
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Pastoralcareprogramstosupportstudentvoiceandagency
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Socialandemotionallearningembeddedintothedailycurriculum
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CommunityEngagement
&Partnerships; n
Webelievein thepowerof
school-family-
communitypartnerships.
Ourapproachincludes:
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Collaborativeplanningwiththeco
-
locatedkindergartenforsmoothtransitions
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Parentworkshops,communityevents,andcelebrationsoflearning
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Stronglinkswithlocalcultural,sportingandcommunitygroups
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Regularcommunicationandfeedbackloopswithfamilies
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OurStaffCulture n
KulapPrimarySchoolwillfosteracollaborative,professional,andinnovativeteachingculture.Staffwillbenefitfrom:
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Pathwaysforleadershipdevelopmentandcareerprogression
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ProfessionallearningalignedwithschoolgoalsandFISO2.0
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Opportunitiestocontributetoshapinganewschool
culturefromthegroundup
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APlaceforEveryLearner
n
Kulap Primary School isproud tobea
culturally diverse andinclusive
learning community.We willserve a vibrant population,with students from a range of cultural and language
backgrounds,including
Punjabi, Sinhalese, and Hazaraghi, alongside representationfrom the Koorie community.We anticipate to have 45% of students from EAL
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backgrounds.Webelieveeverychildcanlearn
andwillbeempoweredtoreachtheirfullpotential.
Location Profile JoinUs inShapinga NewSchoolCommunity n
This isa rare opportunity tobepart ofa founding team helping toshape the culture, practices, andidentity of a new school. We welcome
passionate, reflective and forward-thinking staff
who want to make a lastingdifference.
n
Kulap Primary School is a brand-
new,governmentprimaryschool
opened in the heart of Clyde's Riverland estate,



within the City ofCasey-one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most diverse communities.Opened inTerm 1, ****, Kulap will cater for students from Foundationto Year 6 with capacity for up to 525 students, including a co-located kindergarten to support seamless early years transition.
n
We are proud to be part of the Victorian Government'sinvestmentin high-quality education and community
infrastructure.Kulap
Primary School willbemore than aplace oflearning-itwillbe a communityhub, a centre for growth, innovation, and wellbeing.
Vision,MissionandValues
Our Vision n
Kulap Primary School's vision istoempower every childtothrive-academically, socially, andemotionally, ina nurturing and inclusive community that values curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
OurMission n
Kulap Primary School'smission istoprovide students with thebest possible foundation inlife through a well-rounded education.
Our Values-THRIVE n
Teamwork-We work together,listen toone another, andshare ideas toachieve common goals.Honesty-We act with integrity, tell the truth, and take responsibility for our actions.
n
Respect - We treat ourselves, others, andour environmentwith kindness,
understanding,anddignity.Inclusion
- We embrace diversity and ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
n
Valiant (Perseverance)-We keep going when things are challenging, showing resilience and a commitment toimprovement.
n
Excellence-Westrivetodo
ourbestinallthatwedo,
settinghigh
standardsandtakingprideinourachievements.
Facilities&Design; n
Our school will feature state-of-the-art,
environmentallysustainablebuildings
and outdoor spaces
that are safe, accessible, and future-focused.These include:
n
n
Flexibleindoorlearningneighbourhoods
n
SpecialistspacesforVisualArts,
PerformingArts,DigitalTechnologies
&STEM;
n
FoodTechnologyandSciencerooms
n
Full-
sizedindoorgymnasiumanddramaspace
n
Libraryforinquiryandexploration
n
Co-
locatedKindergartenforsmoothearlyyearstransition
n
Inclusiveinfrastructureincludingsensory
-
friendlydesignandquietzones
n
Landscapedoutdoorareasforactiveandpassiveplay,sports,andwellbeing
n
Curriculum&
InstructionalApproach
n
Kulap Primary School's curriculum willalign with the
Victorian Curriculum
andreflect a
balanced approach
to teaching and learning that includes:
n
n
Evidence-
basedexplicitinstructionforliteracyandnumeracy
n
Differentiatedinstructionandpersonalisedlearningplans
n
AstrongfocusonSTEAM,Digital
Technologies,andFutureSkills
n
SpecialistprogramsinTheArts,PhysicalEducation,andScience
n
n
We willimplement a
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
model supported by
FISO 2.0
andHigh Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure ongoing student achievement and teacher growth.
StudentWellbeing&Inclusion; n
AtKulap,wellbeingis
not anadd-on-
itisfoundational.Ourproactiveandinclusivewellbeingframeworkwillinclude:
n
n
School-
WidePositiveBehaviourSupport(SWPBS)
n
ZonesofRegulationtosupportemotionalliteracy
n
CulturallyresponsivepedagogyandKoorieinclusion
n
Pastoralcareprogramstosupportstudentvoiceandagency
n
Socialandemotionallearningembeddedintothedailycurriculum
n
CommunityEngagement
&Partnerships; n
Webelievein thepowerof
school-family-
communitypartnerships.
Ourapproachincludes:
n
n
Collaborativeplanningwiththeco
-
locatedkindergartenforsmoothtransitions
n
Parentworkshops,communityevents,andcelebrationsoflearning
n
Stronglinkswithlocalcultural,sportingandcommunitygroups
n
Regularcommunicationandfeedbackloopswithfamilies
n
Opportunitiesforparent/carerinvolvementinclassroomsanddecision
-making
n
OurStaffCulture n
KulapPrimarySchoolwillfosteracollaborative,professional,andinnovativeteachingculture.Staffwillbenefitfrom:
n
n
High-
qualityinductionandmentoringprograms
n
Pathwaysforleadershipdevelopmentandcareerprogression
n
ProfessionallearningalignedwithschoolgoalsandFISO2.0
n
Acultureofcontinuousimprovement,feedbackandsharedpractice
n
Opportunitiestocontributetoshapinganewschool
culturefromthegroundup
n
APlaceforEveryLearner
n
Kulap Primary School isproud tobea
culturally diverse andinclusive
learning community.We willserve a vibrant population,with students from a range of cultural and language
backgrounds,including
Punjabi, Sinhalese, and Hazaraghi, alongside representationfrom the Koorie community.We anticipate to have 45% of students from EAL
n
backgrounds.Webelieveeverychildcanlearn
andwillbeempoweredtoreachtheirfullpotential.
Selection Criteria n
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 n
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.
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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.
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Classroom teacher Range 2
n 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.
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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.
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Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
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Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
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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
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Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
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Supervise and train one or more student teachers
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Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.
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Classroom teacher Range 1
n 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.
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At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
n 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.
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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 skilled learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.
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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 n
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
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Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
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Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or oth

📌 Language Teacher - Japanese | Join Our New School In 2027 (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne