OVERVIEW

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1484774

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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

LOCATION PROFILE

McKinnon Primary School is recognised for high academic standards and outstanding achievements for all students in an inclusive environment. We are committed to developing internationally minded learners in a safe and nurturing environment. Students are empowered to develop 21st-century skills and attitudes that develop respect, compassion, caring, and understanding for their role as global citizens. We challenge our students to achieve their potential with supportive staff and parents whose enthusiastic effort continues to ensure the provision of the best possible outcomes and learning environment for all.
The curriculum framework at McKinnon Primary School reflects the Victorian Curriculum requirements and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme framework. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, McKinnon Primary School¿s values are aligned with the guiding principles outlined in the IB Learner Profile. The IB Profile represents 10 attributes that support guiding individuals and groups to become more responsible members of local, national and global communities. As learners, we strive to be: Caring, Open-Minded, Courageous, Thinkers, Inquirers, Reflective, Knowledgeable, Principled, Communicators, and Balanced.
Our “Be Expectations” also support student learning and behaviour - Be Caring, Be Safe, Be a Learner and Be Respectful. The school community is culturally diverse, with a very high percentage of families with a language background other than English. We celebrate that we are a multicultural community. Parents are actively involved in all aspects of school life, whether it be the School Council, the Parents’ Club, classroom helpers, fundraising or social activities. A learning partnership is established between the teacher, parent and student, three-way and Student-led conferences are conducted regularly throughout the year to reflect on learning achievement and develop future goals.
We have a highly collaborative staff. Our teachers work in teams at each year level, prioritising non-face-to-face time for collaboration. Teachers design learning tasks based on student data and focus on the growth and development of all students. We have a continuous approach to assessment and reporting, and report to parents several times throughout the year via learning tasks, semester reports, three-way conferences, and Parent Interviews. Our school leadership team works directly with teams to ensure they are supported with professional development via coaching, professional learning sessions, and PLC teams.
McKinnon Primary School prides itself on supporting staff to regularly access professional learning and development to ensure that teaching, learning, and well-being continually improve for our students.
Our school grounds are located on two sites, separated by Tucker Road. They include the main two-storey historic building housing classrooms, administration, the staffroom, and first aid; the Learning Centre and classroom pods; a canteen facility; a bike shed and gymnasium; and 20 portable classrooms across the two sites. The grounds are surrounded by playground spaces, stimulating play equipment, and a synthetic turf oval.
McKinnon Primary School has an approximate student population of 800. The staffing structure includes 3 Principal Class Officers (1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals), 1 Leading Teacher, 4 Learning Specialists, 35 classroom teachers, and 9 specialist teachers. A strong educational support team includes literacy intervention, English as a Second Language (EAL), an admin team, and a first aid officer.
We are looking for a highly motivated staff member with a capacity for further professional and personal growth. The person would need the qualities to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents to fulfil our school vision. We welcome your application if you believe you can meet our expectations. Please include both your CV and selection criteria in one document
Applications close Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
24 July 202

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.