Department of Education Victoria – Traralgon VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Stockdale Road Primary School is located in Traralgon, the largest city in the Latrobe Valley, approximately 160km east of Melbourne. As one of four government schools in Traralgon, we maintain a consistent enrolment of 430-460 students with stable Student Family Occupation (SFO) and Student Family Education (SFOE) indices.

Our school currently features single cohort classes for Prep to Grade 2 and multi-age classes for Grades 3/4 and 5/6, along with specialist programs in Art, Physical Education, Science, and Paddock to Plate. Every classroom benefits from dedicated Education Support staff, and all students receive weekly Auslan language instruction.

The school is led by a full time Principal, two Assistant Principals, and two Learning Specialists (classroom-based), complemented by a full-time Wellbeing Officer/Youth Counsellor and a part-time Community Health Nurse. Student support is prioritised through our school employed Speech Therapist and School Psychologist, who assist our students receiving Tier 3 Disability Inclusion Funding and PSD.

Stockdale Road embraces a 'Science of Learning' methodology, continually refining our Explicit Direct Instruction approach with structured literacy and numeracy blocks following the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework. To enhance our educational practices, we collaborate with renowned educational experts for deeper professional development outcomes for our staff.

We foster leadership development through diverse roles including traditional positions like School Captains, Junior School Council, and House Captains, as well as specialized Environmental, Transition, Library, Art, and Resource Leader roles.



Our unique student leadership selection process involves both peer and staff input, culminating in a comprehensive leadership program for elected School Captains at the beginning of each school year.

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.

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.

- 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 professional learning
- Supervise and train

📌 Classroom Teacher (Traralgon)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Traralgon