Department of Education Victoria – Epping VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Harvest Home Primary School is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) School that opened in 2017. Under the PPP model, the school is designed, constructed, and maintained by the private sector to high contractual standards over 25 years, allowing Principals and teachers to focus on student learning, rather than asset management. The school is located on Harvest Home Road, Epping in the City of Whittlesea. The school has approximately 800 enrolments with over 100 staff, including 3 Assistant Principals and School Principal.

The modern facilities provide a contemporary educational design that promotes active student-centred learning through the creation of technology rich, adaptable and functional learning environments. In addition, the purposeful use of digital technologies that enhances learning experiences in a flexible and cutting-edge manner. Through this approach, students are empowered to think `beyond their own context¿ which enables them to be develop as `global citizens¿.

The school has been designed with a strong emphasis on community connections and partnerships, with a `Community Hub¿ that encourages community use and engagement. A full-size Stadium, Performing Arts studio, Staff Professional Learning Centre, and STEM Centre, that provide students and teachers with facilities that are reflective of 21st Century design, pedagogy, and learning.

All teachers and students are in collaborative Learning Communities that create flexible teaching options to better cater for the individual needs of all students. The teachers work in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) that use an inquiry focus to drive planning, instruction, wellbeing, inclusion, and outcomes.



All teachers adopt and display a shared responsibility for every student within each Learning Community. The Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM), Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0) and the Victorian Curriculum is embedded into the teaching and learning program, with strategies, including the use of the student learning dispositions that encourage all students to have high standards of themselves, their peers, their work, and to always produce their best in a positive, engaging, and inclusive climate.

The school has exemplary programs and is seen as a prominent school in the area of School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and Respectful Relationships, which are both underpinned with a Positive Climate Training Centre. Other programs also include STEM, Sports, Literacy and Numeracy, together with the Arts. All students participate in the Specialists subjects of Physical Education, Visual Art, Science, STEM, and Performing Arts.

The school provides access to an education of the highest quality for the young people of Epping. Students are engaged through stimulating, relevant and inspiring educational experiences that ignite a life‑long passion for learning and a strong community connectedness. Harvest Home Primary School upholds high expectations for all with an emphasis on embedding its positive school culture.

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.

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 classroo

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