STEM Teacher Primary

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.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities. 
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.

Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

Responsibilities

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students; Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school; Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal; Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions; Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

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Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

VIT LANTITE

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

Location Profile

Coburg North Primary School is located in the northern suburbs, about nine kilometers from Melbourne's CBD. The school currently maintains an enrolment of around 550 students after a period of school premises include various facilities such as an indoor multi-purpose hall (Booegigat Building) connected to specialised rooms for Art, Italian, Music, STEAM, and PE. There's also an Administration building connected to the school library and 6 flexible classrooms (Wa-Dam-Buk Building), as well as newly renovated permanent classrooms (Ganbu Wilam) that host 6 flexible classrooms and a staff Learning Resource Center. Portable structures are also present with one housing our Wellbeing Hub which provides support to students requiring assistance with their social, emotional and behavioural needs. All teaching spaces have air conditioning and heating and large wall mounted TVs that are wirelessly connected to Apple TV/HDMI for teaching and learning.

Sustainability is a shared priority involving staff, students, and parents. Students are encouraged to bring Nude Food and Community Kitchen Garden operates on the school grounds that student's access. Coburg North students are encouraged to ride to school and the school is a flag ship school for Ride2School and Merr-Bek Council's Open Street school grounds encompass four new adventure playgrounds, two basketball/netball courts, a large sports oval and a large outdoor covered space.

 Coburg North Primary's staff will consist of a Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 34 teachers, full-time equivalent Education Support (ES) staff, one administration personnel, and two business managers (include facilities manager & 2 days IT support). The school will have twenty-five grades along with five specialist programs - Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Italian, and STEAM. The school also provides a personalised iPad program for Year 5 and 6 students and a school-based iPad program for Foundation to Year 4 students with a 1 device : 2 student ratio. All teaching staff are provided with an iPad upon commencement of employment.

The school's socio-economic profile is relatively high, as indicated by the Student Family Occupation Index. The parent community is actively involved and works collaboratively with the school to enhance the education experience. A Parents and Friends group organises fundraising events and community-building activities.

The school additionally offers an Out of School Hours Care Program through an accredited provider, TheirCare.

School Vision : To build a community of curious, creative and engaged learners who are empowered to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world. Collectively we will work with our students to become responsible global citizens who have the skills, knowledge and personal attributes they need for their future.

School Values : The school's values are rooted in inclusivity, ensuring that all students, teachers, and parents/carers have a safe and conducive learning environment. The core values are respect, responsibility, and resilience, encouraging positive behavior and the ability to overcome challenges.

Our three core values are:

- RESPECT Treat others as you would like them to treat you.
- RESPONSIBILITY: Behaving sensibly and making good choices on your own.
- RESILIENCE: Bouncing back after experiencing difficult situations.

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