Department of Education Victoria – Pascoe Vale VIC

19h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Westbreen Primary School, situated in the northern suburbs on the border of Pascoe Vale and Glenroy, has provided education to the local community since being established in 1923. Westbreen¿s core purpose is to offer a caring learning environment for all students. Students are proud of their setting; they recognise responsibility for their learning and are actively involved in the life of the school. Enrolments are primarily drawn from the Glenroy and Pascoe Vale suburbs. The learning environment is situated in spacious, well-maintained grounds, providing for a wholistic positive learning environment. The spacious grounds contain an oval, two basketball/netball courts, a number of bat tennis courts and three playground areas. Many native trees and purpose-built shade areas provide protected areas.

The school has a student population of 415 and the Student Family Occupation Education index is .29, with a Student Family Occupation index of .2975. This places the school in the "Low
- Medium" band.

Staff at Westbreen Primary work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to provide learning programs in accordance with the Victorian Curriculum. The Early Years (Foundation
- Year 2) program is supported by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. Instructional models are used to support program planning, to inform conversations and to guide the observation, critique, and reflection of classroom practice. We strive to develop all students¿ capacity as learners through our commitment to teaching excellence and differentiating the curriculum to cater for the special abilities and needs of our students.

At Westbreen,



all students are valued, and differences are accepted within a supportive school environment, which promotes self-esteem, fosters participation, and provides tools to explore their learning. At Westbreen Primary, there is a strong belief that true learning must be relevant, meaningful, and rigorous for all students. Westbreen Primary School is continually evaluating student and school needs and planning future developments. It is dedicated to delivering excellence in the curriculum and providing the best education for our students.

Specialist programs include Italian, Performing Arts (Music/Drama), Visual Arts, Science, and Physical Education. The school also implements weekly Rights, Resilience & Respectful Relationships lessons and an Intervention program
- providing intervention and enrichment opportunities for all students. Information Communication Technology (ICT) enhances learning, motivation, and engagement.

Community members are an integral part of the school's educational program, supporting students, participating in areas of the curriculum including classroom helpers, maintenance of facilities, and fundraising activities. The community benefits from the experience of parents and links with local community. The school has an active Parents and FriendsCommittee who are committed to providing students, and their families,



with whole school engagement activities.

With the implementation of our Strategic Plan, supported by our Annual Implementation Plan's, which focus on teaching and learning; building teacher capacity and accountability (in terms of assessment and data collection), regular support and feedback on planning, in class observations and reciprocal teaching, we can ensure that all staff have a shared vision and contextualise their teaching practices leading to improved performance outcomes for all students.

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 classif

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