Department of Education Victoria – Whittlesea VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

¿At Whittlesea Primary School, we have a strong history as the `local¿ school within the Whittlesea community for over 100 years. In leading this school, I am committed to continuing this proud history through fostering and advancing community engagement and partnerships.

As in our school¿s vision, the school is a place where learning is highly valued. We strive to develop and support the emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of the whole child. We create a positive climate for learning that encourages all children to become collaborative and innovative members of local and global communities. At the forefront of this direction, we have a passion for preparing our children for successful and productive futures. Through approaches to learning that embrace interest and curiosity, the students at Whittlesea Primary School learn through multiple experiences, including hands‑on opportunities that build connection, knowledge, understanding, and application.

Students also benefit from a positive and encouraging culture that is reinforced by our commitment to the School-wide Positive Behaviour Support framework (SWPBS). At our school, we have well‑defined whole‑school expectations of `Do Your Best¿, `Respect Your School¿, and `Help Others Succeed¿. We continually accentuate the expectations and associated behaviours we want to see, and constantly reinforce these through the identification of the desired behaviour, followed by recognition. In 2024, the school achieved the GOLD SWPBS award through the Vic SWPBS initiative. Schools that are awarded Gold demonstrate the full implementation of SWPBS features,



including Effective Teaching and Learning Practices, with exemplary methodology in place in the year of submission.

Our staff are dedicated educators who strive to meet the individual learning needs of every child. Our specialist program includes Physical Education, PE Boost (F‑2), the Arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) (Yrs 3‑6) and brand new for 2026, Performing Arts and Auslan.

We offer
a comprehensive range of experiences that are underpinned and informed by the Victorian Curriculum.

Our school¿s recreation areas include an undercover basketball court, a synthetic soccer pitch, and a football oval. We also have multiple playgrounds, including a large inclusive play space, that support the essential part of achild¿s developmentand are critical for the successful growth of both the brain and the body. Our Playgrounds promote cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development, all while disguising it as play. These expansive outdoor spaces allow our students the prospect to play collaboratively and be active without feeling overcrowded.

We invite prospective families to book a tour of the school to look around our unique setting that enjoys a country feel, is full of character and history, and strives to provide the most state‑of‑the‑art education outcomes for all.

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 ad

📌 Classroom Teacher (Whittlesea)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Whittlesea