Department of Education Victoria – Newborough VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Newborough East Primary School is a learning community where we work together to make a life, a living and a difference.

Newborough East Primary School values Respect for Self, Others, Learning and Community

Newborough East Primary School presently has an enrolment of300students. The attractive 6.2-hectare site has extensive and spacious playing areas coupled with modern, refurbished classrooms. On the site are 15 classrooms, a Gymnasium, Library, Art Room and a fully equipped canteen.

We service a combination of well-established and recently developed residential areas and buses are available for students from out-lying areas. In close proximity are Lowanna Secondary College, Moe Indoor Recreation Centre, an all-weather athletics track, soccer grounds, tennis courts and sporting ovals.

At Newborough East Primary School, we work cooperatively and collaboratively to ensure that the school operates effectively and that our policies and programs are relevant and effective. Great emphasis is placed on the development of literate and numerate children who have a real joy of learning.In striving for continuous improvement, Newborough East Primary School is committed to maximising the educational opportunities for all students, with staff professional development playing a vital role in achieving this.

The school has a strong emphasis on Student Welfare employing a Primary Welfare Officer five days per week. Children with special needs are catered for with a variety of support programs. Strong links have been made with outside agencies and school support staff.





Curriculum is structured to ensure that every child has access to quality Literacy and Numeracy programs. Specialist programs in Visual Arts, STEM and Physical Education provide all children with outstanding opportunities to discover develop and expand their interests and skills. In addition to these programs the school promotes a variety of invaluable programs including Social Skills, camps, swimming, transition and many extracurricular lunchtime activities.

The school motto `Forward Bound¿ encapsulates the objectives of our school. As the school community grows, we will continue to implement changes identified by our new Strategic Plan, while we endeavour to retain our unique, supportive and stimulating environment.

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 qualified 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 implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to

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