Department of Education Victoria – Altona VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Located in Altona, within a short walking distance of the beach and Cherry Lake Reserve, Seaholme Primary School prides itself on being a small community school.

Our students have access to innovative and engaging classroom spaces in permanent buildings. Over recent years, the school council has developed playground areas to make them attractive, safe, and stimulating for our students. These extensive grounds and gardens include; an oval, running track, basketball court, six down-ball courts, three adventure playgrounds, two sandpits, and a rebound wall.

In 2026 there are 313 students enrolled in the school, supported by a workforce of 29.11 equivalent full time staff comprising two principal class, 18.77 equivalent teaching staff and 8.34 equivalent Education Support staff.

At Seaholme Primary School, we work with our community to ensure 'Success for All'. We provide an inclusive, stimulating, creative and challenging learning environment where students are encouraged and enabled to achieve their personal best. They are supported to grow socially, emotionally and academically and become respectful, responsible and resilient members of a global community.

We offer a robust educational experience for all students through effective communication, strong collaboration and high impact, research-based teaching practices. In 2024, Seaholme Primary School had its review and developed a new School Strategic Plan (SSP).

Strategic Plan Goals

- To optimise the learning growth of every student
- To optimise the wellbeing of every student

Strategic Plan Improvement Strategies

- review and strengthen the school’s agreed teaching and learning practices.




- strengthen staff capacity to collect, analyse and use the learning and wellbeing data.
- enhance student engagement and empowerment in their learning.
- further develop school and family partnerships to strengthen learning and wellbeing outcomes., and
- embed the school’s tiered approach to wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.

Seaholme Primary School provides an outstanding teaching and learning program in all curriculum areas and continues to achieve excellent academic results. Additional programs include Visual Art, STEM, Physical Education and Mandarin. TeamKids Out of School Hours Care, swimming, camps for years 2-6, lunchtime clubs, instrumental music, incursions and excursions are provided to support every student to reach their full potential.

The active participation of parents and carers within the school community is a highly valued feature of our school. A strong partnership with parents and the wider community has been developed and is considered essential in our endeavours to ensure success for every child.

Further information about Seaholme Primary School can be founded by visiting our school website: https://seaholmeps.vic.edu.au/

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 professional 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, qualif

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