Location Profile

Are you an enthusiastic teacher? Are you looking for a role for the first two terms only?We have just the role for you

Who is Valkstone Primary?

We are an East Bentleigh based primary school with a student population of approximately 636 students and a staffing population of 62.

In 2027 we will have 25 classes.

Outside of traditional subjects where we have above average performance levels (check out our NAPLAN results) we also have a fantastic range of specialist subjects including Japanese, Music, PE, Art & STEM in our STEM classroom ¿ with a fish pond, chickens & vegie patch included

For the sporting enthusiasts amongst you we have full indoor and outdoor basketball courts, outdoor netball court, full grassed school oval with cricket, football & soccer facilities, tennis rebound ball, five playgrounds across the school, an outdoor chess board & we are lucky enough to have the excellent swimming facilities of GESAC across the road.

If sport is not your thing we have lots of things happening in art, music programs, choir, maths olympiads, coding club, robotics club and even a passionate Pokémon club

We have a highly engaged student and teacher cohort and are looking for generalist teachers to join our team.

As a teacher in a primary school setting, what more could you ask for?

Why us:

- We are growth mindset focussed, which is embedded in our school¿s daily activities.
- Our community is supportive of the hard work of our staff and the direction of our school
- We also have an engaged and supportive parent group with a community driven approach second to none.

If you are looking for a role in the inner south-east that would suit from a location perspective, if you are looking for a school that is driven,



passionate and genuinely engaged in their students¿ needs and development, then look no further, we could be the work home for you.

You could be a graduate teacher looking for your first teaching role, all the way through to an experienced teacher looking for a wonderful new place to work. We'd love to meet you and share with you all the reasons you might want to work with us here at Valkstone Primary School.

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 skilled 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.

- - Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- - Model exemplary classroom pract

📌 Classroom Teacher (Melbourne)
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