Classroom Teacher - Senior Primary Years

Department of Education Victoria – Wattle Glen VIC

15h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Wattle Glen Primary School is nestled in the leafy, semi-rural suburb of Wattle Glen. Our welcoming and dynamic learning environment supports a growing student population, with 160 enrolments in 2026, up from 92 in 2023.

Our school features a blend of modern and flexible learning spaces, including:

- A modern, main building housing classrooms, a library, first aid room, administration area, and shared learning spaces.
- Three sets of double portables, with one dedicated to Visual Arts, STEM, and Out of Hours Care (operated by Camp Australia), and the others for classrooms.
- Technology-rich classrooms equipped with Chromebooks and TVs, seamlessly integrated into teaching and learning.

We deliver a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, ensuring every student is challenged and supported. Our specialist programs include:

- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education (in partnership with School Sport Victoria)
- STEM
- Auslan as our language program
- Digital Technology

Our Tutor Learning Program provides targeted literacy and numeracy support, including both intervention and extension opportunities.

Our high-achieving students are catered for within the classroom learning program through differentiated instruction and are further challenged with extension activities such as participation in the Maths Olympiad. Our upper school students are academically challenged through participation in “Novel Navigators” and our junior school students through “Book Explorers”,



where they extend their knowledge and comprehension skills by engaging with shared literature and rich discussions.

Our school community collaboratively established our core values: Respect, Kindness, Resilience and Curiosity. We are committed to fostering a positive school culture. Since introducing the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Supports (SWPBS) initiative in 2022, we have achieved both Bronze and Silver accreditation, with ongoing efforts to further embed these practices.

At Wattle Glen Primary, we believe that strong connections between home and school creates the best outcomes for students. Our Attitudes to School Survey, Staff Survey, and Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Survey results consistently reflect high levels of engagement and satisfaction. We are proud to be a thriving, supportive, and forward-thinking school where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and future.

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 cooperative 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, 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 implementa

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