Generalist Primary Classroom Teacher (TFI 0181)Schools (Government)Applications close Monday 17 February 2025 at 11.59PMOverviewWork type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Classroom Teacher Occupation: Teacher Location: East Gippsland Reference: 1464084Location ProfileOrbost Community College is located in Far East Gippsland on the banks of the iconic Snowy River. Our school was formed in 2024 through the merger of Orbost Secondary College, Orbost North Primary School, and Orbost Primary School. Through the merger of these schools, we developed the following purpose, ''Together, we create a place of learning, connection and opportunity.''Our vision is ''Creating bright futures for our learners and our community.'' We began life as a Prep-12 school but aim to continue to develop so we can cater for ages below Prep and above Year 12, becoming the centre of learning in our community.We currently have an enrolment of approximately 375 students from Grade Prep through to Year 12. Our staffing profile includes a Principal and Assistant Principal, four Leading Teachers and two Learning Specialists. In total, we have approximately 60 staff, although many of these are part-time employees of varying time fractions.Our community was once a meeting place for local Aboriginal people from three distinct groups, the Monaro-Ngarigo, Gunnai-Kurnai and Biddiwall. Since European settlement, the main industries have been timber and farming, particularly dairy farming. In recent years, other industries have become more prominent, including tourism, hospitality, and service industries.The ambition is for our school to become a hub for Orbost - a place where children, young people, families, and the broader community come together to learn. We will provide opportunities that guide, focus, and lift our students'' aspirations, to feel supported to follow the path of their choice. We want them to feel proud of our town and passionate about the future.Selection CriteriaSC1: 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.RoleThe 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, their 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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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 ApplyTeachers 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 CommitmentThe 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.Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.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.Applications close Monday 17 February 2025 at 11.59PM #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Generalist Primary Classroom Teacher (TFI 0181)