Department of Education Victoria – Dunolly VIC

Dunolly Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive rural school located in the regional Victorian town of Dunolly, approximately 60 kilometres from Bendigo, 90 kilometres from Ballarat and 23 kilometres from Maryborough. The school proudly serves the local community and surrounding rural areas, providing a high-quality learning environment for students from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6.

With a current enrolment of 88 students, Dunolly Primary School offers the benefits of a small-school setting, where positive relationships, individualised learning and a strong sense of belonging are central to the educational experience. The school is committed to ensuring every student is supported, challenged and encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Dunolly Primary School has a dedicated team comprising 5.6 equivalent full-time teaching staff, seven Education Support staff, a Principal and a Business Manager. Our staff work collaboratively to create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment where every student is known, valued and encouraged to succeed.

Our current class structure includes Prep/Year 1, Year 1/2, Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. This structure provides opportunities for collaborative planning, flexible teaching approaches and differentiated learning that responds to the diverse needs, interests and abilities of our students.

We value high expectations for learning and recognise the importance of fostering curiosity, independence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning. Our staff are committed to continuous improvement, reflective practice and working together to achieve positive outcomes for every learner.





Dunolly Primary School offers a broad and engaging curriculum designed to develop students' knowledge, skills, creativity and confidence. Alongside our core learning programs, students benefit from specialist programs in Science, Music, Library Studies and Auslan.

Our vision is to prepare young people to become engaged, responsible and resilient citizens, both within the local and global community.

Our core school values consist of respect, resilience, achievement and community.

Dunolly Primary School is proud of its strong connections with families and the wider local community. Families and community members actively participate in school initiatives, events and learning opportunities, contributing to a collaborative and supportive school environment.

We recognise that solid partnerships between students, families, staff and the community are essential to student engagement, wellbeing and achievement. Our rural setting provides valuable opportunities to build meaningful relationships, draw on local knowledge and experiences, and connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.

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 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 ro

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