Graduate Teacher - (GTRI082) - Kulap Primary School- $$Financial Incentive$$

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

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Join Us in Shaping a New School Community

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a founding team helping to shape the culture, practices, and identity of a new school. We welcome passionate, reflective and forward-thinking staff who want to make a lasting difference.

Welcome to Kulap Primary School

Kulap Primary School is a brand-new, government primary school opened in the heart of Clyde's Riverland estate, within the City of Casey-one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. Opened in Term 1, 2026, Kulap will cater for students from Foundation to Year 6 with capacity for up to 525 students, including a co-located kindergarten to support seamless early years transition.

We are proud to be part of the Victorian Government's investment in high-quality education and community infrastructure. Kulap Primary School will be more than a place of learning-it will be a community hub, a centre for growth, innovation, and wellbeing.

Vision, Mission and Values Our Vision

Kulap Primary School's vision is to empower every child to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally, in a nurturing and inclusive community that values curiosity,



creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Mission

Kulap Primary School's mission is to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education.

Our Values-THRIVE

Teamwork - We work together, listen to one another, and share ideas to achieve common goals. Honesty - We act with integrity, tell the truth, and take responsibility for our actions.

Respect - We treat ourselves, others, and our environment with kindness, understanding, and dignity. Inclusion - We embrace diversity and ensure everyone feels protected, valued, and supported.

Valiant (Perseverance) - We keep going when things are challenging, showing resilience and a commitment to improvement.

Excellence - We strive to do our best in all that we do, setting high standards and taking pride in our achievements.

Facilities & Design

Our school will feature state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable buildings and outdoor spaces that are safe, accessible, and future-focused. These include:

Specialist spaces for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Technologies & STEM

Food Technology and Science rooms

Full-sized indoor gymnasium and drama space

Library for inquiry and exploration





Co-located Kindergarten for smooth early years transition

Inclusive infrastructure including sensory-friendly design and quiet zones

Landscaped outdoor areas for active and passive play, sports, and wellbeing

Kulap Primary School's curriculum will align with the Victorian Curriculum and reflect a balanced approach to teaching and learning that includes:

Evidence-based explicit instruction for literacy and numeracy

Differentiated instruction and personalised learning plans

A strong focus on STEAM, Digital Technologies, and Future Skills

Specialist programs in The Arts, Physical Education, and Science

We will implement a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model supported by FISO 2.0 and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure ongoing student achievement and teacher growth.

At Kulap, wellbeing is not an add-on-it is foundational. Our proactive and inclusive wellbeing framework will include:

Zones of Regulation to support emotional literacy

Culturally responsive pedagogy and Koorie inclusion

Pastoral care programs to support student voice and agency

Social and emotional learning embedded into the daily curriculum

Community Engagement & Partnerships

We believe in the power of school-family-community partnerships. Our approach includes:

Collaborative planning with the co-located kindergarten for smooth transitions

Parent workshops, community events, and celebrations of learning

What we offer

- This position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility crit

📌 Graduate Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne