Department of Education Victoria – Benalla VIC

4d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Broken Creek Primary School is a small rural school located approximately 20 kilometres west of Benalla. The school currently has an enrolment of 34 students. While some students reside in the local community, the majority travel to school from Benalla and surrounding areas.

Our purpose is to ensure that Broken Creek Primary School is a place where everyone belongs, where students care for themselves and others, and where all members of our school community demonstrate pride in all aspects of Learning for Life. Our school values of Belong, Care and Pride underpin our approach to learning, relationships and wellbeing.

Our current staffing profile includes a Principal, three full-time teachers and six part time Education Support staff. Specialist programs are also provided in areas including Art and Library.

A key focus for our school is improving student learning outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy. School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is embedded across the school and provides a consistent framework that supports positive behaviour, student engagement and wellbeing.

Students participate in a comprehensive curriculum that is enriched through a range of extracurricular activities and learning opportunities. The school is well resourced, with every student having access to an iPad to support their learning.

We value the strong, positive relationships we have with our families and the broader community. Parents and carers are cooperative, supportive and actively involved in school life. We also maintain positive and collaborative relationships with other schools within our local cluster, providing opportunities to share expertise,



resources and learning experiences.

Selection Criteria

- SC1Demonstrated 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.
- 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. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
- SC4Demonstrated 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.
- 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 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 assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use stude

📌 Prep - 2 Teacher (Benalla Rural City)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Benalla Rural City