Department of Education Victoria – Bell Park VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Bell Park North is a well-established, standalone school servicing the Geelong suburb of Bell Park and surrounds with year levels from Foundation through to Year 6. We profile a significant multi-cultural component, and our families represent a vast array of different nationalities. Our school¿s continued success is a result of best practice in teaching and learning enabling the ongoing development of all children, both academically and socially, in preparing them for their future and ensuring the best possible learning outcomes and strong sense of well-being are achieved. The teaching and learning philosophy of all staff is aligned to the individual needs of each student using multi-disciplinary approaches and preferred learning styles which reflect current educational and technological trends.

Our team of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and support staff are committed to implementing a whole school developed and consistent instructional model which aligns with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model and strongly emphasises high expectations, delivering all learning experiences at a high standard. Students are encouraged and guided to be active participants in their learning by working with their teachers to set personal learning goals and strategies to achieve these. This helps students develop into self-disciplined, self-regulated, knowledgeable and independent learners.

We have continuously stayed abreast of technological trends to maintain a whole school focus on integrating Digital Technologies across the whole school to support children's learning. This has included the continuation of:





- A one-to-one iPad program

- Developing students as safe and responsible digital citizens

- Progressive reporting through the COMPASS platform.

A solid focus on student voice and agency and rich educational programs provides children with a vast array of learning and leadership opportunities which assist students in becoming resilient, engaged and effective team members who are confident to integrate and deal with all situations.

These include programs such as:

- The ARTS (Performing and Visual)

- Physical Education

- LOTE

- Swimming

Further supporting programs include:

- Intervention

- High Abilities Program

- A Year 5/6 6Camping Program

- Puberty in Primary Schools Program

- Bike Education

We are proud aim to support and enhance the mental and physical health and wellbeing of every member of our school community through programs / frameworks such as:

- Respectful Relationships

- Resilience Project

-Social Emotional Awareness Learning (SEAL)

Students at Bell Park North Primary School are highly engaged in their learning and feed safe and valued within their environment.

These programs support our work around our school values:

- Friendship

- Respect

- Integrity

- Equality

- Never Give Up

- Do Your Best

- Safety





A Community Hub runs in our school which has been made possible with the support of Community Hubs Victoria and the Smith Family. The Hub provides many opportunities to our immediate school families and local community members such as Play Group, English Lessons and Parent Support Sessions.

Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will be responsible for the whole school LOTE Program. This vacancy is open to any qualified LOTE teacher and AUSLAN or Japanese is preferred.

SC1Demonstrated 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.

SC2Demonstrated 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.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

SC5Demonstrated 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

📌 LOTE - AUSLAN or Japanese preferred (Geelong)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Geelong