Department of Education Victoria – Gisborne VIC

24h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Willowbank Primary School opened in 2022 for all year levels, Prep to Year 6 and is located at 385 McGeorge Road, Gisborne. The school has a current enrolment of 476 students and facilities for a long-term enrolment of 550 students. The state‑of‑the‑art school facilities include general teaching spaces and specialist facilities for music, science, food technology and physical education. The outdoor facilities include a soccer field, basketball courts, kitchen garden, a performing arts stage, play spaces and undercover areas. Willowbank Primary School's vision is to be an inclusive school community where everyone is empowered to achieve excellence. This vision is captured in our motto `Achieving excellence, together. We provide a safe and inclusive learning environment that inspires and challenges all members of the community to embrace learning and achieve academic, social, emotional, and physical excellence.

Willowbank Primary School is committed to:

- developing a whole-of-school culture of excellence and inclusion.
- establishing a safe, inclusive, and supported learning environment that is conducive to learning.
- developing a professional learning community that is focussed on the continuous improvement of teaching and learning and takes a collective responsibility for improving student learning outcomes.
- implementing high quality learning and pedagogical practices that maximise the opportunities presented in our inclusive and contemporary learning spaces.
- developing a strategic approach to the professional learning of staff and the ongoing development of the school's culture of inclusion and excellence.




- delivering a high quality, student focussed, rigorous and relevant curriculum that meets the learning needs of all students.
- empowering learners to take ownership and be active participants in their own learning.
- building resilience and supporting students to be happy, healthy, and confident individuals.
- engaging with parents, carers, and the wider community as genuine partners in learning, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for students.
- creating a community hub that links families and children to services and support.

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 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 t

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