Graduate Teacher Program

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Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the...

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Teaching - Primary

Company: Department of Education & Training Victoria

Location: Ballarat & Central Highlands

Work type: Part Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-8-5425-8511

Fax: +61-7-7636-5215

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Location Profile


Trawalla Primary School is in the town of Trawalla in central Western Victoria, Australia, located on the Western Highway, 41kms west of Ballarat and 154kms west of Melbourne, in the shire of Pyrenees.

Trawalla sits at the headwaters of the Mount Emu Creek where it crosses the Western Highway. The Ararat railway line passes through the area.  A railway station was in service at Trawalla but closed in the 1960’s.  The Moner balug clan of the Wathaurong Aboriginal people called the area Trawalla which means ‘wild water’ or possibly ‘much rain’.

In 1836 the district was traversed and noted by explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell after ascending Mount Cole.
 
Trawalla is the birthplace of Australia’s ninth Prime Minister James Scullin. James Henry Scullin was born on 18 September 1876.  He died in Melbourne on 28 January 1953.  He attended Trawalla State school and later Mount Rowan near Ballarat.

Trawalla Primary School provides an exciting education to students from the surrounding district and the nearby township of Beaufort.  We run two classrooms of prep-3 and grades 4-6.  We currently have two classrooms, each with interactive whiteboards.

The school has a vegetable garden, worm farm and chickens, all of which are linked to the classroom learning.  

Trawalla is involved in inter-school activities with the Pyrenees Cluster of schools; Amphitheatre, Elmhurst, Landsborough, Navarre, Natte Yallock and Moonambel.  Examples of activities include group days, sporting events and cluster camp.  Our school camp program rotates around water, bush and city themes.

Trawalla has 2 specialist Japanese teachers who teach our students as well 16 other schools via video conferencing. Our school has also been host to Japanese University students.
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End of year is celebrated with a School concert with awards based on the school’s values awarded to students.  The concert has a variety of musical and dramatic performances performed by students.

Selection Criteria


SC1         Demonstrated understanding of initiatives in student learning including the Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 and Assessment and Reporting Advice and the capacity to implement and evaluate learning and teaching programs in accordance with the Victorian curriculum.

SC2         Demonstrated understanding of how students learn and effective classroom teaching strategies and the capacity to work with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning. 

SC3         Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.

SC4         Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with parents, other employees and the broader school community to focus on student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5         Demonstrated commitment to continually improving teaching quality and capacity through the application of knowledge, skills and expertise derived from ongoing professional development and learning

Role


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


Core responsibilities include:

- Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or
courses of study

- Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a
year level

- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key
learning areas

- Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student
learning outcomes

- Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student
progress

- Implementing effective student management consistent with the
school charter.

- Working with a mentor to participate in professional development
planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional
portfolio

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Supervising a range of student activities including support and
welfare programs

- Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs

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


The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

DET Values


The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Other Information


- 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

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.

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