Lindenow Primary School is in the centre of the township of Lindenow, which sits in the beautiful Mitchell River Valley, fifteen kilometres west of Bairnsdale in East Gippsland. Local farmers in the fertile river flats produce high quality vegetables, beef and dairy products. Locals enjoy the wonderful surrounding features such as sporting facilities/venues/activities, the beautiful Mitchell River, Gippsland Lakes, native forests, mountains and the close proximity of the ocean.

The school enjoys a close relationship with the community and is a source of pride within the community. With a student population of around 132 students, the school takes pride in maintaining a very good student/teacher ratio in the classrooms. The staff consists of a combination of young and experienced teachers. Eighty per cent of the students travel to school by bus or car from outlying rural areas.

The school has several features such as a comprehensive Arts Program, student enrichment, student leadership, teacher mentoring and peer support. The school is currently organised with eight classrooms. The school has excellent facilities and maintains a second campus at Woodglen, which is situated ten kilometres west of Lindenow. This campus encompasses outdoor education, art and agricultural science programs. Some overnight camps and excursions are held at this campus. Both campuses are well maintained, and the students are offered a range of educational experiences.

Lindenow Primary School values partnerships between students, teachers, parents and the wider school community. Parents and community members are involved in many areas of the school such as classroom helpers, sporting and arts activities, ground and building works, fundraising, camps and excursions.

Location Profile





Lindenow Primary School is in the centre of the township of Lindenow, which sits in the beautiful Mitchell River Valley, fifteen kilometres west of Bairnsdale in East Gippsland. Local farmers in the fertile river flats produce high quality vegetables, beef and dairy products. Locals enjoy the wonderful surrounding features such as sporting facilities/venues/activities, the beautiful Mitchell River, Gippsland Lakes, native forests, mountains and the close proximity of the ocean.

The school enjoys a close relationship with the community and is a source of pride within the community. With a student population of around 132 students, the school takes pride in maintaining a very good student/teacher ratio in the classrooms. The staff consists of a combination of young and experienced teachers. Eighty per cent of the students travel to school by bus or car from outlying rural areas.

The school has several features such as a comprehensive Arts Program, student enrichment, student leadership, teacher mentoring and peer support. The school is currently organised with eight classrooms. The school has excellent facilities and maintains a second campus at Woodglen, which is situated ten kilometres west of Lindenow. This campus encompasses outdoor education, art and agricultural science programs. Some overnight camps and excursions are held at this campus.



Both campuses are well maintained, and the students are offered a range of educational experiences.

Lindenow Primary School values partnerships between students, teachers, parents and the wider school community. Parents and community members are involved in many areas of the school such as classroom helpers, sporting and arts activities, ground and building works, fundraising, camps and excursions.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) student learning needs according to the Berry Street Eduacation Model. 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 in STEM education. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and achievement to students and parents.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

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 primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further

📌 Classroom Teacher STEM (East Gippsland Shire)
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