Department of Education Victoria – Sunshine VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Furlong Park School for Deaf Children is a bilingual specialist school dedicated to educating deaf and hard-of-hearing children in a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging environment. Located on expansive grounds in Sunshine North, the school recently underwent a $10 million upgrade through the Victorian School Building Authority, enhancing its facilities to support high-quality learning.

We have high expectations for all students to achieve their full potential. Our teaching is differentiated and guided by a commitment to excellence, with communication supported through both spoken English and Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

Our diverse and dedicated team includes:

- 13 teachers
- 12 Educational Support staff, including an NDIS Navigator
- A Leadership Team comprising the Principal, Assistant Principal and two Learning Specialists

Our staff includes Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing professionals who work collaboratively to create a warm and inclusive workplace culture.

Programs and Curriculum

- We offer both a Primary School Program and an Early Education Program for 3- and 4-year-old children.
- With a current enrolment of 68 students, we serve families across Melbourne¿s northern and western suburbs, as well as rural fringe areas.
- Our curriculum is based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Victorian Curriculum, supporting students working at Foundation to Year 10 levels, as well as Levels A-D Towards Foundation.

Staff actively participate in Professional Learning Teams (PLTs), with teachers engaging in inquiry cycles to enhance teaching and learning.



Educational Support staff also benefit from tailored professional development to grow their expertise.

Our Values

Our school motto¿Empower, Enrich, Educate¿guides everything we do. We embed Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values throughout our community:

- I am a Learner
- I Care for Others

Selection Criteria

SC1

Demonstrated 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.

SC2

Demonstrated 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.

SC3

Demonstrated 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.

SC4

Demonstrated 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.

SC5

Demonstrated behaviors and attitudes consistent with Department values.



Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in skilled learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

SC6 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with adults and students using Auslan.

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 me

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