Department of Education Victoria – Fairfield NSW

20h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Fairfield Primary School is an inner suburban school in the suburb of Fairfield. The school is part of the Northwest Region and is in the Darebin Yarra network. Our enrolment is approximately 520 students. The school operates with 1 Assistant Principal and 2 Learning Specialists (Literacy and Numeracy) and 2 Leading Teachers (Wellbeing). The school runs 24 classes, 5 specialist classes, Literacy Intervention and the Tutor Learning Initiative. The school SFO Student Family Occupation index is 0.117.
The school places learning and wellbeing at the centre of all that we do. We recognise the impact that high quality learning can have on living a healthy, successful life and we maintain an unwavering focus on learning, teaching and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on students having a strong sense of belonging to the school, and where everyone has high expectations of themselves and of others.
Our school values of `Excellence, Respect, Curiosity, Community¿ work alongside our School Vision to encapsulate the school's philosophy and which capture our commitment to the delivery of a meaningful and engaging curriculum and positive learning interactions.
Our most recent School Review was in 2022, where the School Review Panel acknowledged our high achievement in Literacy and Numeracy, and the collaborative staff culture focused on the school improvement agenda. The importance of building positive relationships between students, staff and families was a key finding of the School Review, reinforced through the school values and class expectations and dedicated time for implementation of initiatives.




Our specialist program is a strength in the school with all students currently having weekly specialist classes in French, Art, Performing Arts, P.
E / Sport and Science. Our Year 5 students participate in an alternative sports program, experiencing wheelchair basketball, taekwondo and table tennis. Our lunchtime activities programs are organised and supported by both students and staff. We have created ongoing opportunities for our students to work with local secondary schools, our orchestra partnership with Thornbury High School is one such example.
We are a two-campus school; our Foundation
- Year 6 and specialist classes take place on Langridge Street Campus, and Year 5
- 6 on Wingrove Street Campus.

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 t

📌 Generalist Classroom Teacher (Fairfield)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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