Generalist Classroom Teacher in Fairfield

Fairfield Primary School is an inner suburban school in the suburb of Fairfield. The school is part of the Northwest Region and is in the Darebin Yarra network. Our enrolment is approximately 520 students. The school operates with 1 Assistant Principal, 2 Learning Specialists (Literacy and Numeracy), and 2 Leading Teachers (Wellbeing). The school runs 24 classes, 5 specialist classes, Literacy Intervention, and the Tutor Learning Initiative. The school SFO Student Family Occupation index is 0.117.

The school places learning and wellbeing at the centre of all that we do. We recognise the impact that high-quality learning can have on living a healthy, successful life and we maintain an unwavering focus on learning, teaching, and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on students having a strong sense of belonging to the school, and where everyone has high expectations of themselves and of others.

Our school values of Excellence, Respect, Curiosity, Community work alongside our School Vision to encapsulate the school's philosophy and capture our commitment to the delivery of a meaningful and engaging curriculum and positive learning interactions.

Our most recent School Review was in 2022, where the School Review Panel acknowledged our high achievement in Literacy and Numeracy, and the collaborative staff culture focused on the school improvement agenda. The importance of building positive relationships between students, staff, and families was a key finding of the School Review, reinforced through the school values and class expectations and dedicated time for implementation of initiatives.

Our specialist program is a strength in the school with all students currently having weekly specialist classes in French, Art, Performing Arts, P.E / Sport, and Science. Our Year 5 students participate in an alternative sports program, experiencing wheelchair basketball, taekwondo, and table tennis. Our lunchtime activities programs are organised and supported by both students and staff. We have created ongoing opportunities for our students to work with local secondary schools; our orchestra partnership with Thornbury High School is one such example.

We are a two-campus school; our Foundation - Year 6 and specialist classes take place on Langridge Street Campus, and Year 5 - 6 on Wingrove Street Campus.

Selection Criteria

• 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.

It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. 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.

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.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer, or promotion in the principal or teacher class, the person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.