Classroom Teacher
Mildura South Primary School · Mildura South, VIC
Location Profile
At Mildura South Primary we strive to cultivate a dynamic learning environment based on our values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Kindness. A place where all understand the T.R.I.C.K. to success. Our collective responsibility is to empower each student to achieve high standards, embrace diverse perspectives, and grow as compassionate leaders. Through collaboration and mutual respect, we aim to create a supportive environment where integrity is instilled, courage is celebrated, and kindness fosters lasting connections. Together, we prepare students to navigate the world with confidence, empathy, and a commitment to making a positive impact in our community.
At Mildura South Primary School our mission: 'We bring our best selves to school and love the work that we do, striving for high impact and excellence in learning and wellbeing' informs our priorities as we strive to have high impact on the learning and wellbeing of all students, ensuring that we provide challenging learning experiences in an engaging learning environment.
Our school culture values a high work ethic and collaboration with teachers working in Professional Learning Communities to achieve the best outcomes for students. Together as a whole school community we support each other in discovering new learning about ourselves, our capabilities and what we can accomplish.
Through our culture of mentoring, support and ongoing professional learning we are able to achieve our vision:
- All students achieving high standards given the right time and support
-All teachers can teach to high standards given time, coaching and professional learning and the right assistance
-High expectations, teaching to point of need and early ongoing intervention are essential
-All leaders, teachers and students can articulate what they are learning and what success looks like. (Clarity: Lyn Sharratt 2019)
We have a strong commitment to creating future ready learners, encouraging and enabling the students to connect to the world beyond our school gate.
Our leadership team consists of 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals and 2 Leading Teachers. There is a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe, secure, welcoming and stimulating environment that encourages successful learning. Our school has a culture of teachers learning with and from each other, implementing the Victorian Teaching and Learning 2.0 Model and reflecting on student data and voice to improve teaching practice. All staff continue to strive to make everyday count for our students.
We have 22 classroom teachers, 8 specialist teachers, 28 Education Support Officers (Student Learning), full time IT technician and part time Library person. Our school is well resourced enabling us to implement strategies to address the needs of all students, including those with special needs. Assessment for High Quality Practice at Mildura South Primary. Assessment is formative and teachers gather in their Professional Learning Communities to discuss the best practice to ensure that all students have the opportunity and learning experiences that enables them to flourish. Summative Assessment is carried out each term in Literacy and Numeracy and goals are set according to individual needs to facilitate each child being taught at their point of need.
Parent support, dedicated staff and positive students ensures excellence in education at Mildura South Primary.
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.
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