Classroom Teacher

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:

Other Information

Please note that this job has a sign on bonus of $5000 for the successful applicant

Applications must be accompanied by Key Selection Criteria responses, a Resume and three recent and relevant referees. 

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

St Arnaud Primary School is located 200 kilometres northwest of the Melbourne CBD, in north central Victoria. The school site is a generously proportioned campus with active playgrounds and expansive lawn areas, adjacent to the Lord Nelson Park Sporting Complex, the home of football, netball, hockey and harness racing in St Arnaud.The school has a Main block and portables housing the 5 double size classrooms and dedicated Wellbeing Room; a BER with multipurpose room, Art Room and OSHC program; basketball court, dedicated grass oval; undercover areas; a school kitchen for SAKGF and Brekky Club daily; Library and Music Room; and in 2025 will host a co-located 2 room kindergarten.

There is a Principal, Learning Specialist, Literacy Leader, Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Coordinator, 5 Classroom teachers, 5 part time Specialist teachers and 10 classroom based non-teaching ES and Business Manager and Administration Assistant.

Each day 2 hours of Literacy and 1 hour of Numeracy is taught. Sounds Write is the basis of our structured Literacy program in P-3, with Spelling Mastery implemented in Yr 3-6 each day.Our specialist subjects include Music, Art, ICT, Science and Health & Physical Education.Our teachers are supported by a school based Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Exercise Physiologist and Play Therapist in a dedicated, well-resourced Wellbeing Room.

Our generous sized classroom learning environments are both attractive and stimulating, with a blend of traditional and flexible learning spaces, sensory areas and tools, extensive classroom libraries for student use and 1:1 laptops provided by the school.

St Arnaud PS staff have undertaken Berry St Education Model training and implement this learning in all elements of our practice and culture.The school has strong commitment to student wellbeing and inclusion.The School Staff Survey reflects the supportive and positive workplace culture.

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program is integrated into the curriculum of every classroom, with fortnightly cooking classes and gardening.The school has a commitment to sustainability and offers students the opportunity to be active on the Green Team.Students are also encouraged to undertake leadership positions on Junior School Council, House Captains, Value Captains and School Captains.

The St Arnaud Primary School community is committed to creating and maintaining a positive, safe and supportive environment. By upholding our values of Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Kindness and Aspiration, we encourage every child to reach their academic potential and social growth in an inclusive and innovative learning environment.The school is supported by an active and dedicated Parent¿s Club and School Council.

Our school motto is  Today¿s Learners, Tomorrow¿s Future . At our school we acknowledge that education is a partnership between teachers, families, and the wider community. We work together to ensure all students experience success.For more information about our school please visit

School Tours for prospective applicants are encouraged.Interested applicants can contact the school Principal with any queries about the position; Melissa Mitchell, , ph 54951028.

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