Department of Education Victoria – Wheelers Hill VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Jells Park Primary School is a vibrant and dynamic school.
It is situated in the residential area of Wheelers Hill, within five minutes walking distance of the Jells Park Reserve, from which the school derives its name. Built in 1979, the school has immediate impact because of the unique contemporary design of the building which is complemented by the attractive treed setting and well maintained school grounds.

Student enrolment is approximately 520 and supported by approximately 50 staff. A blend of contract and ongoing staff, working with a variance of time fractions, enables the educational programs offered to the students to be of a wide range. The school features 24 classrooms, a Visual Arts space, a well-resourced library, a full-size gymnasium, a Performing Arts classroom, and a Digital Technologies laboratory. These high-quality facilities are extensively utilised by the wider school community beyond school hours.

Jells Park Primary School is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students. The school rigorously implements and adheres to the Victorian Child Safe Standards, with policies, practices and procedures that promote student wellbeing and protect children from harm.

Jells Park Primary School supports every student to achieve excellence within an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school delivers a comprehensive curriculum across English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, and the Arts, with Mandarin taught as the Language Other Than English.



A strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy is complemented by rich opportunities in the Performing Arts and Sport.

At Jells Park Primary School, we are committed to developing the whole child, placing a high level of importance on academic achievement, wellbeing, creativity, leadership and personal growth. We are well known for our extensive co-curricular program, which provides students with rich opportunities to pursue their interests, develop their talents and build meaningful connections with their peers and school community. Students are encouraged to participate in a diverse range of literary, artistic, sporting and problem-solving pursuits beyond the classroom, with notable success in programs such as Wakakirri, Maths Talent Quest, School Aerobics and the Energy Breakthrough (JP Racing). Through these experiences, students develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging, ensuring they are highly engaged, connected to their school and well positioned to achieve strong learning outcomes.

Jells Park Primary School provides a solid emphasis on student wellbeing, engagement and achievement. A dedicated Social and Emotional Learning curriculum, together with our embedded School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework, fosters positive relationships, resilience and a strong sense of belonging.





Professional learning, coaching and mentoring are integral to the culture of Jells Park Primary School, ensuring staff remain at the forefront of best practice and are equipped to deliver high-quality learning experiences that enhance student outcomes.

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 achie

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