Graduate Teacher Program - Classroom Teacher - Ongoing

Department of Education Victoria – Ballarat VIC

15h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Alfredton Primary School is a thriving government primary school located in Ballarat, Victoria, with approximately 520 students enrolled from Foundation to Year 6. The school enjoys a strong reputation within the local community for providing high-quality teaching, a positive learning culture and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves their personal best.

We are a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) school, where positive relationships, high expectations and explicit teaching of behavioural expectations underpin a secure, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Our school values are:

- Be Respectful
- Be Resilient
- Be Your Best

These values are embedded in all aspects of school life and provide the foundation for student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

Leadership

Alfredton Primary School has a strong instructional and wellbeing leadership structure comprising:

- Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
- Assistant Principal Wellbeing
- Leading Teacher Wellbeing / Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHIPS)

This leadership model ensures a explicit focus on improving teaching practice, supporting staff capability and delivering high-quality outcomes for every student.

Learning

At Alfredton Primary School, we are committed to evidence-informed teaching that maximises learning growth for every student. Staff work collaboratively in Professional Learning Teams (PLTs), using student achievement data to plan, implement and evaluate effective teaching practices.





Our comprehensive curriculum delivers high-quality instruction across all learning areas, with a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy alongside specialist programs in Japanese, Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts, and Science.

Wellbeing and Inclusion

Student wellbeing is central to everything we do. Through our SWPBS framework, explicit teaching of expected behaviours, targeted wellbeing supports and strong partnerships with families, we foster a culture where every student feels safe, connected and ready to learn.

Our wellbeing and inclusion model is supported by experienced leadership, intervention programs, Disability Inclusion processes, Individual Education Plans where appropriate, and a strong commitment to student voice and agency.

Opportunities for Students

Students enjoy a broad range of learning experiences beyond the classroom, including camps, excursions, interschool sport, performing arts, instrumental music, leadership opportunities, lunchtime clubs and a variety of community events. These opportunities encourage students to develop confidence, resilience, creativity and teamwork.

Professional Culture

Alfredton Primary School is committed to developing highly effective educators. Staff work collaboratively, engage in ongoing professional learning and coaching, and are supported to continually refine their practice. We value innovation,



reflective practice and collective efficacy, creating a workplace where staff are supported to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference to student learning and wellbeing.

Partnerships

We value strong partnerships with families and the wider community. Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school through School Council, parent-teacher conferences, community events and ongoing communication. We believe that positive partnerships between home and school are fundamental to student success.

Selection Criteria - Graduates

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teach

📌 Graduate Teacher Program (Ballarat)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Ballarat