Job Description

STEM Teacher (0.6 EFT, 3 days per week) Graduate or experienced staff welcome to apply

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

4d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

This year, we introduced STEM as a specialist subject at our school, and our students are loving the program Our STEM program is built around developing students¿ understanding of key science concepts in one term and then applying these concepts through a design and technology process in the following term.

We have a well-resourced, dedicated STEM classroom in our brand-new Eagle building, which is where our PE and Music programs also operate from.

This part-time STEM teacher position is working alongside our other 0.6 EFT STEM teacher.

About You

We are seeking someone dynamic, committed, and caring to join our wonderful staff at Footscray West Primary School.

This is a genuine position, seeking the best person to join our team. For us, it is about the best fit with our staff and a commitment to building strong relationships with students that positively impact their school experience.

Our learning community is committed to celebrating diversity and ensuring the emotional safety of all. The right person will value inclusive practices and strong relationships with students and their families.

About Us

Footscray West Primary School, located in Melbourne's inner western suburbs, is a warm and inclusive community of around650 students, supported by a dedicated team of approximately 65 staff, equal to approximately43 full time equivalent (FTE)positions. Our families come from many cultural and social backgrounds, and we proudly celebrate the diversity that makes our school such a vibrant place to learn. The school's current SFOE is 0.1762,



which is considered a low level of disadvantage. Ensuring the emotional safety and wellbeing of every child is at the heart of our work.

As aScience of Learningschool, we use clear and evidence-based teaching to help every child succeed. Our early years programs, including Little Learners Love Literacy and EMP (Explicit Maths Program), give students a strong start, and our specialist areas, including Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Library and STEM in 2026, add richness and breadth to the curriculum.

Student wellbeing is supported through the Berry Street Education Model, Respectful Relationships, and strong social-emotional learning routines. Our staff, across leadership, teachers, and education support roles, work closely together to create a calm, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Families are valued partners, and parent involvement is encouraged and welcomed.

Students enjoy spacious outdoor play areas and excellent facilities including a stadium-sized gymnasium and dedicated Music, STEM and Library spaces.

Our vision of Working together to create a better world and the values ofBelonging, Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience , guide our actions every day.

At Footscray West Primary School, we believe every child can thrive when supported by a caring community, high expectations, and strong, evidence-based teaching.





We are committed to collective professional learning in teaching, learning, and wellbeing, which is grounded in research and supported in practice.

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.

SC6 Demonstrated knowledge and experience/capacity to deliver a high-quality STEM program.

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

📌 STEM Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne