Music/Performing Arts Teacher Prep - 6 Mon,Tues,Wed,Thur 0.8

At Glen Huntly Primary School, our vision is to optimise student learning growth across all curriculum areas and for every level of ability. Students are at the centre of every decision we make, and we are united in our belief in the potential and success of both students and staff.

We are deeply committed to:

- Inspiring students to be respectful, caring, and resilient citizens¿both locally and globally¿under our guiding motto: Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.
- Being a high-performing school where evidence-informed best practice is embedded and visible in every classroom.

Our Values
GHPS fosters a school culture built on the following core values:

- Respect and Care ¿ for one another and for our environment.
- Pride and Personal Best ¿ striving to achieve our highest potential and taking pride in ourselves and our school.
- Resilience ¿ embracing challenges, persevering through difficulties, and building self-confidence.
- Teamwork and Optimism ¿ working together with enthusiasm and a shared commitment to learning.
- Creativity ¿ embracing new ideas and possibilities to reach our goals.

GHPS consistently achieves strong academic outcomes while nurturing socially and emotionally connected students. Our inclusive and welcoming school community plays a key role in fostering student resilience and wellbeing.

A central challenge¿and opportunity¿for GHPS is to maintain our high standards while continuing to support learning growth for all students, including those who are highly capable and students with English as an Additional Language.
Our PLCs drive continuous school improvement by:

- Using the Inquiry Cycle to link student learning needs with teacher professional development.
- Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of core curriculum in literacy, numeracy, and integrated studies including history, design technology, science, sustainability, and digital technologies.

Our teachers and staff are dedicated, compassionate, and relentless in their pursuit of excellence for every child. We embrace a growth mindset and continuously refine our approach through research, collaboration, and data-informed practice.

We are a culturally diverse and inclusive school that supports belonging and engagement to develop a positive and safe learning culture. This is fostered through;

- The Zones of Regulation
- Circle Time
- Restorative Practices
- The Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program

Facilities and Community
GHPS operates across two campuses¿junior and senior¿and includes 13 classes. Our staffing includes a Principal, an Assistant Principal, a Learning Specialist, 17 teachers, 12 Education Support staff, a Business Manager, an Administration Assistant, an IT Technician, and a Library Assistant. We offer five specialist subjects: Physical Education, Art, Science, and Music with Japanese as our Language Other Than English (LOTE).

We are proud of our excellent facilities, which include:

- Specialist spaces for science/STEM, art, music, and library
- A large grassed oval
- Three playgrounds
- Outdoor basketball court
- Synthetic turf soccer pitch

We have a dedicated and engaged parent community that partners with the school to create a strong sense of connection and belonging. The active involvement of our families is essential to each child¿s success and to the positive, inclusive culture of our school.

Location Profile

At Glen Huntly Primary School, our vision is to optimise student learning growth across all curriculum areas and for every level of ability. Students are at the centre of every decision we make, and we are united in our belief in the potential and success of both students and staff.

We are deeply committed to:

- Inspiring students to be respectful, caring, and resilient citizens¿both locally and globally¿under our guiding motto: Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.
- Being a high-performing school where evidence-informed best practice is embedded and visible in every classroom.

Our Values
GHPS fosters a school culture built on the following core values:

- Respect and Care ¿ for one another and for our environment.
- Pride and Personal Best ¿ striving to achieve our highest potential and taking pride in ourselves and our school.
- Resilience ¿ embracing challenges, persevering through difficulties, and building self-confidence.
- Teamwork and Optimism ¿ working together with enthusiasm and a shared commitment to learning.




- Creativity ¿ embracing new ideas and possibilities to reach our goals.

GHPS consistently achieves strong academic outcomes while nurturing socially and emotionally connected students. Our inclusive and welcoming school community plays a key role in fostering student resilience and wellbeing.

A central challenge¿and opportunity¿for GHPS is to maintain our high standards while continuing to support learning growth for all students, including those who are highly capable and students with English as an Additional Language.
Our PLCs drive continuous school improvement by:

- Using the Inquiry Cycle to link student learning needs with teacher professional development.
- Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of core curriculum in literacy, numeracy, and integrated studies including history, design technology, science, sustainability, and digital technologies.

Our teachers and staff are dedicated, compassionate, and relentless in their pursuit of excellence for every child. We embrace a growth mindset and continuously refine our approach through research, collaboration, and data-informed practice.

We are a culturally diverse and inclusive school that supports belonging and engagement to develop a positive and safe learning culture. This is fostered through;

- The Zones of Regulation
- Circle Time
- Restorative Practices
- The Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program

Facilities and Community
GHPS operates across two campuses¿junior and senior¿and includes 13 classes. Our staffing includes a Principal, an Assistant Principal, a Learning Specialist, 17 teachers, 12 Education Support staff, a Business Manager, an Administration Assistant, an IT Technician, and a Library Assistant. We offer five specialist subjects: Physical Education, Art, Science, and Music with Japanese as our Language Other Than English (LOTE).

We are proud of our excellent facilities, which include:

- A full-sized gymnasium
- Specialist spaces for science/STEM, art, music, and library
- A large grassed oval
- Three playgrounds
- Outdoor basketball court
- Synthetic turf soccer pitch

We have a dedicated and engaged parent community that partners with the school to create a strong sense of connection and belonging. The active involvement of our families is essential to each child¿s success and to the positive, inclusive culture of our school.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated 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.

SC2Demonstrated 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.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

SC5Demonstrated 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.

SC6 Demonstrate how would you plan, deliver and assess an engaging Music and Performing Arts program from Prep to Year 6 that develops students¿ skills, creativity and confidence? Include examples of how you cater for diverse learning needs and abilities, encourage participation, and work collaboratively with staff to organise school performances and events.

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 qualified 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

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📌 Music/Performing Arts Teacher Prep - 6 Mon,Tues,Wed,Thur 0.8 (Melbourne)
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