Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1548609
Location Profile
Hampton Park Primary School is a dynamic and inclusive learning community located in the heart of Hampton Park. With a rich history spanning over 100 years, our school continues to evolve to meet the needs of our diverse and growing community. We are committed to providing high-quality education in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where every child can thrive. Our culturally and linguistically diverse community is a strength, and we value the rich experiences and perspectives our families bring to our school.
Is HAMPTON PARK PRIMARY the right school for you?
We encourage you to take a tour of our school, as it provides the best opportunity to experience our environment, meet staff, and determine if it¿s the right fit for you. To make arrangements, contact the school on
[email protected] or 9799 1440.
Our Vision & Values
At Hampton Park Primary, we believe that education is the foundation for a bright future. Our vision is to empower lifelong learners who contribute to and thrive in an inclusive and connected community.
Guided by our values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, we instil in students the skills and mindset needed to succeed in school and beyond. These values are embedded in our teaching, learning, and interactions every day.
Our Approach to Learning
We are committed to evidence-based teaching practices that cater to diverse learning needs. Our English program is informed by Science of Reading, ensuring that all students develop strong literacy skills through a structured, systematic approach.
We prioritise whole-class explicit teaching, with a focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Our structured English and Mathematics models ensure all students build strong foundational skills, while our specialist programs in STEM, Visual and Performing Arts, Health & Physical Education, and Mandarin provide rich and engaging learning opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, our students participate in intervention and enrichment programs that support individual growth as well as a range of lunchtime clubs, leadership opportunities, and community initiatives.
A School Where Wellbeing Matters
Student wellbeing is central to everything we do. We have:
- A dedicated Wellbeing Hub, part time school psychologist, occupational therapist & speech pathologist, and social-emotional learning programs to support students.
- A termly focus on explicitly teaching and reinforcing our shared expectations and values to support positive behaviour and wellbeing.
- Lunchtime clubs, Breakfast Club, and structured play programs to foster connection and engagement.
Our Team & Qualified Learning Culture
Our staff are collaborative, reflective, and driven by a shared commitment to excellence. We foster a professional learning cycle of Learn, Plan, Commit, and Reflect, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.
We are looking for educators who:
- Are committed to evidence-based teaching and learning.
- Value teamwork, shared leadership, and a strong sense of community.
- Are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students.
Key Improvement Strategies
In Term 4 2023 we had our last review and we are currently in our second Annual Implementation Plan. Our focus is on:
- Establish a culture of high expectations through shared accountability, consistency of practice and rigour.
- Develop instructional leadership capabilities to improve pedagogical practices and data literacy.
- Build the curriculum and assessment capabilities of staff to effectively differentiate learning for all students.
- Embed newly redefined whole school purpose, vision and values.
- Establish and embed a school-wide approach to social and emotional learning.
- Enhance opportunities for agency, advocacy and ensure equity and inclusion.
- Build a school-wide approach to supporting students requiring reasonable adjustments.
Join Our Journey
Hampton Park Primary School is a school with a proud history and an exciting future. If you are looking for a place where you can collaborate, grow, and have a meaningful impact, we could be the perfect fit for you.
Selection Criteria
- SC 1 Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, particularly those at risk of disengagement.
- SC 2 Demonstrated experience working with school staff and support teams to plan and implement supports for students, including behaviour support plans, safety plans and Student Support Group (SSG) processes.<
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