Classroom Teacher

At Delacombe Primary School we are a community of learners working in a warm, positive, friendly and engaging environment where all members proudly display the values of

- Respect

- Integrity

- Responsibility

- Personal Best

- Consideration

- Enjoyment

In order to produce happy, competent, resilient community minded individuals who are able to live productive lives

Delacombe Primary School is situated in the southwest corner of Ballarat and services a growing residential area. The school grounds include adventure play equipment, sandpits, grassed areas and a shared arrangement of the Doug Dean Reserve with Ballarat City Council.  The Reserve facilities include a Stadium, Supper Room, Tennis Courts and a full sized cricket/football oval that the school has use of during the day.

We have 330 student’s in 2017.  The school has a diverse demographic which reflects the growing Delacombe community. 

Delacombe Primary School has a significant focus on literacy with a comprehensive coaching program.  The talented professional staff are very committed and operate in strong Professional Learning Teams each with responsibility for curriculum planning and delivery. 

There is a comprehensive Integrated Studies Program planned over a two-year implementation period.  This program is enhanced by camps, special days, excursions and a well resourced library.  Specialist programs are offered in Physical Education, Art, CHINESE, ICT and Music is offered.

Information and Communication Technology is strongly resourced and supports all programs. 

There are a significant number of children who qualify for the Students with Disabilities Program, and the teaching staff is supplemented by a team of Education Support Officers who work directly with these students.  The school is very proud of the strong reputation it has developed for its capacity to support students with special needs.

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Program commenced in 2012.

The school recognises and receives outstanding support from its parent community on a variety of levels.  A strong and committed School Council has played a significant role in policy and planning and the energetic Parents and Friends group organises a large number of successful projects annually.

To ensure participation and involvement of the parent community the school strives to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where parents feel a sense of belonging and acceptance.

SC1. Demonstrated knowledge of initiatives in teaching and learning including Victorian Curriculum, CAFE Literacy and The Writing Model and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

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

SC3. Demonstrated ability 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 a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff.

SC5. Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a commitment to building and fostering an inclusive learning community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.