Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Classroom Teacher

Occupation: Classroom teacher

Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw

Reference: 1546516

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

Other Information

Music Specialist Teacher ¿ 0.4

Darnum Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Music Specialist Teacher to join our school for two days per week (0.4 FTE). Music is a highly valued and popular part of our school program. Our students love making music, performing and being involved in the many opportunities that the program provides. We are looking for someone who can continue to build on this strong foundation while bringing their own skills, interests and creativity to the role.

The Music Specialist Teacher will teach eight classes across the school over two days each week, providing students with a practical and engaging music education. From the early years, students develop the foundations of musicianship, including recognising and maintaining a beat, reading and performing rhythms, and learning to read music notation on the staff. As students progress through the school, they have opportunities to play and perform using a wide range of instruments, including:

- ukuleles
- keyboards
- marimbas and glockenspiels
- acoustic and electric guitars
- bass guitar
- drum kit and percussion instruments
- djembe drums
- voice

A popular feature of the program is the Grade 5/6 Rock Band, which is scheduled within the school timetable as an opt-in opportunity for senior students. Students have the chance to develop skills in electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards and vocals while learning to rehearse and perform together as a band. The current program also includes lunchtime instrumental opportunities such as guitar groups and djembe drumming. The successful applicant will have flexibility to continue these or introduce lunchtime groups that reflect their own musical strengths and interests.

Performance is an important part of music at Darnum Primary School. Students regularly have opportunities to perform at assemblies, concerts and other school events throughout the year. Every two years,



the school presents a whole-school production at the West Gippsland Arts Centre, involving every student and bringing our school community together for a major performance. In alternate years, we hold our Christmas Music Concert on the school oval. A stage is set up outdoors and each class performs an item for families and the wider school community. Families bring picnic rugs and camping chairs, food trucks join us for the evening, and our end-of-year presentations form part of the event. It is a relaxed and enjoyable celebration of music, our students and our school community.

We are looking for a teacher who enjoys making music with children and can create a classroom where students are enthusiastic about participating and performing. The successful applicant will be comfortable teaching students from the early years through to Grade 6 and supporting students with a range of musical experience and ability. They will ideally bring practical instrumental skills and be confident leading ensembles and performances. Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who will bring their own musical strengths to the program. There is no expectation that the next teacher will replicate the existing program exactly. We want the program to continue to grow and evolve with the person who takes it on.

The position would suit an experienced Music teacher, but could equally provide a fantastic opportunity for a teacher with strong musical skills and a passion for developing children's enjoyment of music.

Time fraction: 0.4 FTE ¿ two days per week
Teaching load: Eight classes across Foundation¿Grade 6, including the timetabled Grade 5/6 Rock Band program
Additional opportunities: Lunchtime instrumental/ensemble groups, performances, concerts and whole-school productions

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

Darnum Primary School is a progressive and dynamic rural school environment, which caters for the educational, social, emotional and physical development of the children of Darnum and its feeder area. Darnum Primary is a mid ¿ sized rural school with an enrolment of 179 students projected for 2026. It is located 7 Kilometres east of Warragul on the Princes Highway. The school offers a balanced and comprehensive curriculum developing skills and providing experiences in eight key learning areas of English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Studies of Society and Environment, Arts, Health and Physical Education, and Languages Other Than English (Japanese).

Built on the values of FROGS (Friendship, Respect, Organisation, Growth and Safety), Darnum Primary School promotes a secure and visible learning setting to ensure that students, staff and parents feel confident, rewarded and appreciated as they work together to achieve excellence in learning and growth. The school has an active and involved parent community that supports all school activities.

To support and enhance the curriculum, Darnum Primary School offer extra-curricular programs such as sports clinics, instrumental music, swimming, camps and excursions. A special feature of our LOTE program is our Cultural Exchange Program with the district of Innai in Kyushu, Japan.

DPS staffing profile is the Principal, 8 full-time teachers, specialist teachers in Japanese, Science and Music, Business Manager and 11integration staff.

Website: http://www.darnumps.vic.edu.au/

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Applications close Monday 19 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

6 October 2026

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