Department of Education Victoria – Drysdale VIC

4d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Drysdale Primary School is situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, 25 minutes drive from Geelong, and is a well-regarded primary school with a current enrolment of 380 students. The school was established in 1875 and has recently commemorated its 150 years. Its vision is to be a fully inclusive school providing the highest quality of education for each one of its students in their academic learning, their personal development and the development of their individual skills. Currently the school has three Prep classes, five Year 1/2 classes, five Year 3/4 classes and five Year 5/6 classes as well as four specialist programs (performing arts, art, physical education and Indonesian) with a staffing profile of Principal, Assistant Principal, Business Manager, 21 classroom teachers (including part time staff), 2 administrative staff and 22 classroom education support staff.

To support the continued success and progress of learning across the school, teachers are involved in four School Improvement Teams for English, Mathematics, Wellbeing and Inquiry Learning & Sustainability. These teams lead the work of the AIP and Strategic Plan goals, to ensure the quality education of all students in an engaging curriculum program. There is a strong focus on the teaching and learning of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, with many opportunities for staff professional development in these areas, ensuring best practice in all classes.

Drysdale Primary School has a strong inclusion and wellbeing approach for all students, to support their academic, social and emotional learning each day, with ES staff assisting the learning in classes and all aspects of the school.



The school has a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader and a qualified Social Worker who supports the engagement and wellbeing of students across the school, providing proactive intervention to students through growth mindset, social skill and other support programs. Education Support staff are trained to lead an Oral Language Program to support the literacy and phonological awareness development of students across the school.

Drysdale Primary School currently offers four specialist programs
- Physical Education, STEM, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. They provide students with a breadth andbalance for learning while complementing the robust focus on English and Mathematics.

The school is an SWPBS school including the teaching of our 5 School Values
- Resilience, Acceptance, Integrity, Success and Enjoyment
- and the Respectful Relationships curriculum. These values underpin everything we do and all the decisions we make.
The school has a well-founded reputation for the quality of its personal learning and student leadership programs.
It provides many opportunities for students to have a voice and be involved in extra-curricular activities each year. The school has strong connections to the community through the Drysdale Community Market and its Parents and Friends Group.

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 respon

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