Classroom Teacher in Haddon

Haddon Primary School is set in a picturesque environment in the Golden Plains Shire 15kms outside of Ballarat with a student population of 230 students. Our school values are Respect, Effort and Kindness and these are the foundations on which our school is built. Our passionate staff are committed to developing students as lifelong learners.

The school is structured in composite year levels and in 2026 we have 2 Prep/1 classes, 2 year one/two classes, 1 Two/Three class, 2 Three/Four classes, 1 Four/Five class and 2 Five/Six classes. The school is in a beautiful setting with an Early Learning Centre, 2 Portables, main building containing our Library, Art Room, Administration, and several classrooms. We share our school oval and Gymnasium with the local shire and Haddon Community. At Haddon Primary School we provide a stimulating learning environment and can proudly say that the work embedded through our strategic plan has ensured that our school is safe and orderly.

Haddon Primary School is committed to ongoing development aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0) and Victoria’s approach to teaching reading. This is supported through ongoing instructional coaching cycles and whole-school professional learning, including staff meetings, school visits and curriculum days, with a clear focus on building teacher knowledge, strengthening instructional practice and improving student learning outcomes.

At Haddon Primary we have strong community engagement and have a range of events that bring our wider community together on a regular basis. The school offers specialists programs including Visual Art, Health & Physical Education, and Music. We pride ourselves on being a supportive environment for all our staff, students, and families.

Selection Criteria

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of explicit teaching practices and ability to establish and consistently maintain classroom routines, behaviour expectations and engagement norms that support student learning.

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. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD).

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.

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.

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.