Location Profile Ceres Primary School is an exciting, stimulating and vibrant school located 10km from Geelong, in the picturesque surrounds of the Barrabool Hills. Our school has up-to-date facilities, which includes 8 classrooms and a multipurpose room. Our spacious and attractive grounds give students the opportunity to be environmentally conscious. We are committed to continuous improvement and attaining distinction in teaching and learning at every level. We have an enrolment of 113, with our students coming from our immediate and wide catchment areas. Currently we do not have any programs offered for overseas students. We provide quality-learning programs in all curriculum areas. Specialist programs encompass Performing Arts, Art, PE & Health, STEM, and a Library program (MARC) which ensures student strengths and talents are addressed. Emphasis is on inquiry based learning and explicit teaching to the point of need through fluid groupings, with a strong commitment to Values Education. We currently have 22 staff members, which includes a Principal, 6 full time teaching staff, 6 part time teachers and Specialist staff, 6 education support staff and 2 non-teaching staff (administration). We do not currently have any Torres Strait or Aboriginal staff. Our current leadership structure includes 1 Principal, a Learning Specialist, a Tutor and Data Coach, and PLT Leaders. All students are respected as individuals and teachers and families work together to promote learning. We strive towards the healthy development of every child in an inclusive environment so that each has the knowledge, skills and resilience to be successful in a rapidly changing world. The Ceres Primary School community values the extension of each student's individual potential by encouraging, recognising and rewarding effort and achievement.



We strive to provide a co-operative and friendly environment where students share the responsibility for their own learning, behaviour and health. At Ceres Primary School we value mutual working partnerships with parents, in the education of each individual, to aid in the student's social, emotional and academic growth. This is also achieved by providing a safe and secure environment, which has a community and family atmosphere. Students are working on embedding the actions and behaviours of the 3R Values which are Respect, Resilience and Responsibility. We continue to promote student voice and participation with all year levels involved in leadership opportunities. Our year 5 & 6 students participate in being involved in Junior School Council, as Student Leaders and House Captains. There is a strong relationship between parents, staff and students, with a high level of parent participation on School Council, as classroom helpers, in fundraising, buildings and grounds development and community social activities.

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. SC6 Demonstrated ability to implement Positive Classroom Management and School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) approaches that promote consistent expectations, inclusion, and positive student engagement across all learning environments.

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,

📌 2027 Classroom Teacher (Australia)
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