Ferntree Gully North Primary School is situated at the base of the Dandenong Ranges with an enrolment ofapprox. 300 students in 14 classes in 2027. Our classes include preps and multi age 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6 groups. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an outstanding learning environment for our students, teachers and the community. Our values are excellence, respect, resilience and integrity. The community prides itself on our beautiful workplace and our vision is to provide a holistic approach to educating students encompassing academic, social and emotional growth. Our learning community is founded on an educational philosophy centered on the whole child and grounded in the belief that all students can learn and all students have the right to be challenged to fulfil their potential as life-long learners. Our staff profile includes two Principal class, teaching staff and Education Support Staff. We offer a comprehensive education for our students including the specialist areas of visual arts, performing arts, science, cultural program and physical education. The school has an Enviro Centre with a focus on chickens and some food production.

Our school wide approach focuses on the Education State Initiatives of learning for life, happy, healthy and resilient kids, breaking the link between disadvantage and outcomes, and building pride and confidence in our schools. We have a strong commitment to improving student outcomes, with a focus on literacy and numeracy. Our goals include improving student achievement in literacy and numeracy through improved teaching and assessment practices and supporting student engagement, motivation, learning confidence and connectedness.



Our key improvement strategies include the completion of a sustainable curriculum plan utilising the Victorian Curriculum, the development of consistent units across foundation to year 6 and the implementation of effective data collection to enhance our planning and teaching cycle.

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.

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 sch

📌 Classroom Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne