Knox Gardens Primary School provides a challenging and engaging environment for all children. Our current enrolment for 2025 is 457 students and our numbers are expected to increase over the coming years. Our dedicated staff are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, fostering creativity, and building robust foundations for lifelong success, as our motto states ¿Learning for Life¿. We are committed to nurturing a love of learning in every student, while also encouraging kindness, resilience, and respect for others through our school values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Fairness.

Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy including additional assistance for students where English is an Additional Language or extension / challenge programs for high abilities students. Our specialist programs in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science, Physical Education, and LOTE (Mandarin) enrich the educational experience while building confidence and unlocking hidden talents. Our BYOD Program for Years 3-6 combined with other digital technologies such as robotics, coding and 3D Printing ensures students are engaged while being equipped to be 21st-century learners. Students with disabilities and impairments are also integrated into an inclusive curriculum, offered from Foundation to Year Six. Parent and community participation complements and extends the programs provided by the staff, as we believe in the power of strong partnerships between school and families.

At Knox Gardens Primary School, you will be joining a community with a strong commitment for high expectations and a priority to maximise the learning growth for all students. You will be a valued member of our school who ensures that our students feel safe, inspired,



and empowered every day.

Location Profile

Knox Gardens Primary School provides a challenging and engaging environment for all children. Our current enrolment for 2025 is 457 students and our numbers are expected to increase over the coming years. Our dedicated staff are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, fostering creativity, and building strong foundations for lifelong success, as our motto states ¿Learning for Life¿. We are committed to nurturing a love of learning in every student, while also encouraging kindness, resilience, and respect for others through our school values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Fairness.

Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy including additional assistance for students where English is an Additional Language or extension / challenge programs for high abilities students. Our specialist programs in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science, Physical Education, and LOTE (Mandarin) enrich the educational experience while building confidence and unlocking hidden talents. Our BYOD Program for Years 3-6 combined with other digital technologies such as robotics, coding and 3D Printing ensures students are engaged while being equipped to be 21st-century learners. Students with disabilities and impairments are also integrated into an inclusive curriculum, offered from Foundation to Year Six.



Parent and community participation complements and extends the programs provided by the staff, as we believe in the power of strong partnerships between school and families.

At Knox Gardens Primary School, you will be joining a community with a strong commitment for high expectations and a priority to maximise the learning growth for all students. You will be a valued member of our school who ensures that our students feel safe, inspired, and empowered every day.

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 tw

📌 Classroom Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne