Arnolds Creek Primary School opened its doors to students in Grade Prep to Grade 6 at the start of 2015. The school is located in the City of Melton and has been built in response to the rapidly developing local area. It is located at 59 Claret Ash Blvd, Melton West (in the Arnolds Creek Estate).

The educational purpose of our school is to focus on the following:

- Building a sense of community within the school
- Supporting the development of skills and attributes for lifelong learning
- Inspiring aspiration amongst the young people of the area
- Providing young people with a range of experiences which can support the development of social capital in the local community
- Instilling a sense of belonging, engagement and identity amongst students.

The learning and teaching approach will focus on a differentiated approach for all, and the provision of learning experiences which cater for the individual students within each home group. The curriculum, whilst integrated, and with support from a range of specialist teachers, will have a robust focus on the excellent teaching of literacy and numeracy with programs that help to ensure each child is reaching their potential.

The design of the school will include two subschools, one junior and one senior and they will have an individual identity and dedicated learning areas extending from inside to outside. Specialist spaces will include - physical education, performing and visual arts, science, and a resource facility. The school will have a strong focus on student well-being, which will foster a safe and secure environment for all members of the school community.

Arnolds Creek Primary School is now seeking to appoint a Classroom Teacher





The successful candidate will commence in Term 1, 2027 and will work closely with Leadership and continue to establish our school.

At Arnolds Creek Primary School we are looking for staff with the following characteristics:

- High levels of energy, enthusiasm and passion;
- Capacity to self-manage and self-regulate;
- Have high expectations of themselves and others;
- Demonstrate and model resilience and optimism;
- Flexible, creative and approachable;
- A commitment to ongoing learning and development;
- An ability and commitment to working in a collaborative team.

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 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.

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