Department of Education Victoria – Queenscliff VIC 21h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria Our School Queenscliff Primary School is a small, high-performing coastal school situated in the historic township of Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula, overlooking picturesque Swan Bay. Located approximately 30 kilometres from Geelong and 105 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, our school enjoys an enviable coastal setting and strong connections with the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale communities. With approximately 170 students from Prep to Year 6 across eight classes, Queenscliff Primary School offers the benefits of a close-knit school community where students are known, valued and supported as individuals, combined with a strong culture of academic excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. Queenscliff Primary School is a high-performing school with a strong record of academic achievement and student growth. We have high expectations for every learner and are committed to providing rigorous, purposeful and evidence-informed teaching and learning programs that enable every student to thrive. Our staff are a highly committed, collaborative and professional team who share collective responsibility for the learning, wellbeing and success of every student. We value positive relationships, professional trust, collaboration, curiosity and a commitment to continually strengthening our practice. We are seeking a passionate and highly effective classroom teacher who shares our commitment to evidence-based teaching, high expectations, strong relationships and excellence in learning. Our Vision and Values Our school motto is `Learning for the Future`. At Queenscliff Primary School, we believe that every student can learn and achieve success when provided with high-quality teaching,



high expectations and the right level of support and challenge. Our approach to curriculum and instruction is underpinned by the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0), the Science of Learning and contemporary evidence about how students learn. Teachers plan, teach and assess through consistent whole-school instructional approaches that prioritise explicit teaching and evidence-based practice. Our curriculum is guaranteed, viable and rigorous, while being responsive to the learning needs, strengths and abilities of individual students. We believe effective teaching combines a robust evidence base with deep knowledge of students, professional judgement and responsive classroom practice. Teaching and Learning At Queenscliff, we believe that great teaching is built on high expectations, evidence-based practices and strong relationships. Our approach is underpinned by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the QPS Explicit Teaching Instructional Model. We place a strong emphasis on explicit teaching, effective planning and assessment, evidence-informed practice and consistent routines. We value both the Science of Learning and the Art of Teaching knowing students well and how they learn best, exercising professional judgement and making purposeful decisions that respond to the needs of every learner.



Our staff work collaboratively and are supported to develop their practice through professional learning, feedback and continuous improvement. While academic excellence is a priority, we believe deeply in educating the whole child. Students participate in a rich range of specialist and curriculum programs including Physical Education, Science/STEM, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and First Nations Studies. Students learn Wadawurrung Language as part of First Nations studies. Our Culture One of the greatest strengths of Queenscliff Primary School is our people and culture. Our team are characterised by strong relationships, collegiality, collaboration, high expectations and a shared commitment to doing the good work for our students. We believe that outstanding schools are created when staff have collective responsibility for student success. Our staff collaboratively plan curriculum, analyse evidence of student learning, share effective practice, engage in professional learning and support one another to continually strengthen teaching and learning. We value professional curiosity and continuous improvement. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their impact, seek and provide feedback, engage with evidence and contribute their expertise to our collective work. We are looking for a teacher who:
- holds high expectations for every student and believes all students are capable of learning and achieving success;
- demonstrates strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and effective classroom instruction;
- is committed to explicit teaching, the Science of Learning and evidence-based practices as well as valuing the Art of Teaching and professional judgement;
- understands the principles underpinning the Victorian Teaching and L

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