Classroom Teacher

School Background

Edgars Creek Primary School is currently in its fifth year of operation, located at 45 Macedon Parade, Wollert, in the City of Whittlesea. This area is part of the northern growth corridor of Melbourne, with major housing development present. The school opened in Term 1, 2021 providing in excess of 800 students from Prep (Foundation) to Year 6. 

Edgars Creek Primary School is part of a community precinct. It is adjacent to the Ganbu Gulinj Community Centre and Edgars Creek Secondary School. An Early Learning Centre is also within this area, providing families with convenience as all the services are co-located. This provides the opportunity for lifelong learning and strong community connections from birth to adulthood.

Strong links between our students¿ primary and secondary education have been established as a result of the co-location of our school and Edgars Creek Secondary College. Learning across the schools is maximised, with students, teachers, and families able to share learning opportunities, unique experiences, resources, assisting us to foster powerful community links.

Educational Philosophy

Edgars Creek Primary School aims to fully develop each young person academically, socially, emotionally, and physically, so they are well adjusted students who perform to the very best of their ability in all areas.  We believe this can be best achieved in a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment with the mutual commitment, support and cooperation of teachers, parents, students, and the wider school community. We begin with the end in mind: every child who attends Edgars Creek Primary School will become an active learner on their way to becoming a successful adult. 

The physical design of Edgars Creek Primary School supports the school¿s vision of a Professional Learning Community. This ethos underpins the approach to teaching and learning and whole school operations. The design and intent of learning spaces facilitate a Professional Learning Community approach, enabling educators to collaborate, implement high-impact teaching strategies and reflect on the impact on learning in a continuous improvement culture. Learning Communities are designed around modifiable spaces that accommodate multiple learning approaches and can flexibly respond to the requirements of students and teachers, creating a sense of shared ownership, inclusion, and everyday learning. 

Our Vision

To empower all students to strive for excellence and become independent lifelong learners.

Our Mission

To provide, vibrant and inspiring learning environment where students are the centre of all we do, valued and encouraged to become community minded citizens, capable of learning at high levels.

Motto

Learning together for success

Our values underpin our actions and behaviours.

• Responsibility

• Curiosity

• Courage

• Respect

Edgars Creek Primary School seeks to recruit staff who:              

• Share a passion for teaching and/or working with children
• Display a positive attitude and enjoy team collaboration
• Relate positively to students, parents/carers and staff
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning

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.