Oakleigh South Primary School is an excellent school providing a comprehensive and stimulating education for all students. Our aim is to continuously improve student learning through a consistent approach to Teaching and Learning. Our core focus is on Literacy, Numeracy, Music, Sport and Sustainability.

We have high expectations of all our students and we believe that whatever we do, we do well. All teachers are expected to develop their proficiency in ICT, thinking curriculum, student engagement, wellbeing and differentiated learning.

All staff are encouraged to assist with our musical productions, sport, camps, fete and our many other extracurricular activities that support and develop the whole child.

Our projected enrolment for 2027 is approximately 991 students with 44 classes.

Our families are from a diverse background with an increasing proportion from a language background other than English.

Our school motto is `Together We Achieve' and our values include-

Excellence- Strive to achieve your personal best. Be persistent in everything you do-never give up.

Respect- Show appreciation of and care of the school, and the workplace. Treat people with tolerance, acceptance, understanding and respect.

Integrity- Take and accept responsibility for your own actions. Be trustworthy and honest with each other.

Working Together- Actively contribute to your school.

Resilience - The capacity to cope with change and bounce back during difficult times.

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 qualified 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.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
- 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 one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from te

📌 Classroom Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne