Moonee Ponds Primary School is a learning community focussed on working collaboratively to ensure that our students thrive in their learning and wellbeing. Established in 1919 and located 7 kilometres from the Melbourne City Centre our school is situated alongside Moonee Ponds Creek. Our school is caring and inclusive with an engaged parent community who support our school and work in partnership with our staff. At Moonee Ponds Primary School, our mission is to create and sustain a world class inclusive and collaborative learning community that provides the highest quality education; where teacher and student potential is maximised and where all students are empowered to become active, inspired and courageous citizens. Our students, staff and families learn with our school values of Care, Collaboration, Respect and Optimism. We believe that all students can achievehigh levels of academic achievement and learning growth. The school is committed to improving teaching and learning through an embedded culture of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Our staff work together with collective responsibility for developing high-quality differentiated curriculum and instruction, responding effectively to assessment data and feedback with a focus on the learning and wellbeing needs of all students. The school is currently organised by the following year levels: Foundation, Yr 1/2,Yr 3/4 and Yr 5/6.
Our staffing profile consists of a Principal, Assistant Principal, a Learning Specialist, seventeen teachers, a Business Manager, a receptionist and seven Integration Aides. Specialist areas for 2027include the Arts (Visual and Performing), Physical Education, LOTE Italian and STEM. At Moonee Ponds Primary School we have a passionate, highly skilled and dedicated staff.



We are committed to the ongoing support and development of our teachers through professional learning offered in curriculum, instruction and leadership.

We offer
an extensive induction program and support for all new staff. We recruit for culture at Moonee Ponds Primary School and are looking for student-focussed staff that are optimistic, reflective and collaborative learners.
The skills and knowledge you bring to this environment will be valued. You will be part of a dynamic and rewarding learning workplace. Our STEM program has been in place at MPPS for three years. Each class (from Foundation to Year 5/6) attends a one hour STEM lesson every week. The STEM program is based on the Technologies curriculum with year levels alternating between design and technologies one semester, and digital technologies the other semester. The program is supported with a dedicated STEAM space with high-quality resources that include 3D printers, laser cutter, digital technologies, coding products, etc. The new STEM teacher will be provided with a two-year scope and sequence, and documented curriculum planning. This will enable a smooth transition into the role while providing the flexibility to shape, enhance, and grow the program over time. Our intention is to shortlist candidates in the third week of term four and hold interviews in the fourth week. 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. SC6 Demonstrated high level skills with the capacity to deliver an outstanding and innovative STEM Program that will allow access for every child in an inclusive environment. 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 teacher

📌 Classroom Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne