Department of Education Victoria – Sydenham VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Sydenham Primary School was established in 2026 as the result of the demerger of Sydenham-Hillside Primary School. It is located approximately 30 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's CBD on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. We currently have 440 students enrolled at our school from Foundation to Year 6 and 75 school staff members.

Sydenham Primary School is culturally diverse, with 42% of families having a language background other than English (LOTE), our largest LOTE group is Punjabi. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive school community.

Our facilities include learning buildings, STEM building, administration building, gymnasium and hardcourts. Most students who attend our school live locally and tend to walk or ride their bike to school. Sydenham Primary School has developed close ties to the local community and enjoys support from our local shops and community services.

Sydenham Primary School offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum program aligned with the Victorian Curriculum F-10, inclusive of Levels A-D. This ensures that all students, regardless of their starting point, can access a rich and differentiated learning experience that promotes growth in academic knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, and personal development.

We pride ourselves on setting high standards for students and staff and our vision underpins the schools focus on educating our students for the future. We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially.

School values, philosophy and vision





Sydenham Primary School's Statement of Values and School Philosophy is integral to the work that we do and is the foundation of our school community. Our values are embedded in our daily interactions and the culture of our school.

Vision

Sydenham Primary School's vision is to create a community where we all belong, learn, and thrive. We foster a positive and inclusive environment built on the core values of Learning, Responsibility, Respect and Safety. Through a commitment to our values, we are able to create a safe and inclusive workplace enabling all students to flourish as individuals.

Mission

Sydenham Primary School's mission is to inspire a love of learning and support every student to achieve their personal best. We strive forExcellencein all we do, nurture a culture ofRespectfor ourselves and others, and empower students with theResilienceto overcome challenges and grow with confidence.

Objective

Our school's objectives are considered as part of the 4 yearly strategic planning process and reflected in the goals listed in our current School Strategic Plan (SSP). We also develop an Annual Implementation Plan to operationalise the goals and key improvement strategies contained in our SSP.

Our school values, philosophy and vision guide our organisational leadership, governance,



and culture to ensure that child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our school's daily practices.

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

📌 Classroom Teacher 0.6 (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne